[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17417]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING ALTOONA CURVE

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to congratulate the Altoona 
Curve on winning the 2010 championship of Minor League Baseball's 
Eastern League.
  The Altoona Curve is a Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates 
that began play in Altoona in 1999. This is the Curve's first title 
after four previous trips to the league playoffs.
  The Curve are a hit in Central Pennsylvania. The franchise was named 
minor league baseball's best in 2006, and the team continues to provide 
great entertainment during the summer months for hundreds of thousands 
of loyal fans.
  I would especially like to recognize Curve owner and Altoona native 
Bob Lozinak, his front office staff, manager Matt Walbeck, and the many 
Curve players this year who helped make 2010 a championship season in 
Altoona.
  An entire region says thank you, congratulations on this 
accomplishment, and best wishes for continued success on and off the 
field.

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