[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8934]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                      HONORING THE BALTIMORE BLAST

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 13, 2008

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I rise before you today to honor 
the team members of the Baltimore Blast, who recently defeated the 
Monterey La Raza to win the Major Indoor Soccer League, MISL, 2008 
Championship.
  The Major Indoor Soccer League was formed in 2001 and consists of 
anywhere between 10 and 15 teams from across the Nation each season. 
Since the formation of the MISL, the Baltimore Blast has captured four 
championship titles--in 2003, 2004, 2006, and now 2008.
  The Baltimore Blast's winning philosophy is their famous defense. The 
team has every player defend, and throughout the regular season, the 
Blast gave up the fewest points in the League. Players on the team are 
proud to play for the number one organization in the league.
  During the off-season, the championship-winning team members of the 
Baltimore Blast hold summer soccer camps for young soccer players 
between the ages of 5 and 13 throughout the Baltimore metropolitan 
area. The young players are taught individual skills as well as 
teamwork.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me today to honor the 
Baltimore Blast. Their winning records and multiple championship titles 
ensure their legacy as a team to be dealt with. It is with great pride 
that I congratulate the team members of the Baltimore Blast on their 
fourth MISL Championship win.

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