[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15690]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       THE AUBURN LITTLE LEAGUERS

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2010

  Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of an 
inspiring group of 11- and 12-year-olds in my District who grabbed the 
attention of an entire region and were welcomed home as heroes because 
of their performance in this year's Little League World Series at 
Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
  The Auburn little leaguers and their coaches, Kai Nahaku and Dale 
Wilson, won the Northwest Regional Little League Championship en route 
to their trip to Williamsport. Once there, the team lost their opening 
game to the Little Leaguers from Fairfield, Connecticut. Madam Speaker, 
people started talking about Auburn's dream season coming to an end, 
but the team had other ideas.
  The boys won their next three games, staving off elimination each 
time. Playing in front of as many as 30,000 people, the team stared 
down fear and played an exhilarating brand of baseball, beating 
Minnesota and Texas before dispatching Connecticut in a rematch. 
Unfortunately, Madam Speaker, the team's magical ride ended on August 
26, in a loss to Texas.
  The community of Auburn supported the team the entire season and some 
even traveled to Williamsport. The supporters who stayed home cheered 
wildly at viewing parties around the Auburn area. When the team 
returned home to Auburn, they were welcomed with a truly special 
celebration in front of City Hall. It was an honor to participate in 
the revelry and meet the coaches, players, and their supporters. Not 
only did the team play well on the diamond, Madam Speaker, but the boys 
also represented Auburn and Washington State with class at every turn.
  Madam Speaker, I want to congratulate Hudson, Dylan, Isaiah, Ryan, 
Casey, Chandler, Ikaika, Dillon, Tyler, Robbie, Dillon, Coach Kai and 
Coach Dale for their inspiring play and for creating such fantastic 
memories. I want to thank Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis, Washington Governor 
Christine Gregoire, and the community of Auburn for providing unique 
and overwhelming support for the team throughout the season and upon 
their return. I'm excited to see what this special group of boys will 
accomplish in the future. Thank you.

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