[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21561]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO SAN DIEGO POWER SURGE 96

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 14, 2009

  Mr. HUNTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of San Diego 
Power Surge 96 for its championship victory in the Amateur Softball 
Association's 2009 Girls National Fastpitch Tournament. The girls of 
Power Surge 96 competed against some of the most talented and 
formidable teams in the country--and they did not disappoint their 
fans. Their national championship victory represents a great 
accomplishment for not only each team member, but also for the San 
Diego community.
  Over the course of the tournament, Power Surge 96 won a total of nine 
games to compliment the team's overall and quite impressive record of 
92 wins, 7 losses and 1 tie. The team's final matchup turned into a 
heroic test of endurance and skill after falling behind to their 
opponent, the SoCal Jynx, early in the game. In the seventh inning, 
Power Surge 96 tied the score at three, forcing the game into extra 
innings where they eventually took the lead and never looked back.
  On their way to the top, the girls of Power Surge 96 prevailed 
through a qualifying tournament that included several tough opponents. 
That tournament, the ASA Southern California State Championship, was 
the first qualifying victory for any Power Surge team since forming in 
1992 and competing at the national level.
  In 2009, Power Surge 96 competed in a total of nine tournaments. The 
team won six of those tournaments outright, sharing a seventh as co-
champion. Altogether, 2009 was a great year for the girls of Power 
Surge 96, highlighted by their national championship victory. Surely, 
their victory will help motivate them to reach the same level of 
achievement next year, when they resume competitive play and prepare to 
defend their national championship.
  The girls of Power Surge 96 deserve great credit and recognition for 
their success and remarkable accomplishment. Their national 
championship victory, as well as the time they have shared together and 
hours invested in practice and preparation, is an experience they will 
always remember. It is an experience that will stay with them well into 
their adult lives and, hopefully one day, be shared with their children 
to encourage and inspire them to reach new heights.
  Madam Speaker, it is an honor to rise in recognition of Power Surge 
96 and I ask that my colleagues join me in paying tribute to this team 
of talented girls. Next year's national championship tournament will 
not be easy but if there is any group up to the challenge, it is the 
girls of Power Surge 96.

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