[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10533]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE LADY SEA WARRIORS OF HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY ON 
           WINNING THE NCAA DIVISION II SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES

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                          HON. MAZIE K. HIRONO

                               of hawaii

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 10, 2010

  Ms. HIRONO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Lady Sea 
Warriors of Hawaii Pacific University for winning their first NCAA 
Division II Softball World Series title. On May 31, 2010, the Lady Sea 
Warriors scored four runs in the fifth inning and held off Valdosta 
State to win the title game by a score of 4-3.
  I take great pride in extending my congratulations to players Chante 
Tesoro, Kozy Toriano, Erin Fujita, Melissa Awa, Malia Killam, Chelsea 
Luckey, Ashley Valine, Ciera Senas, Breanne Patton, Pomaikai Kalakau, 
Casey Sugihara, Maile Kim, Ashley Fernandez, Nicole Morrow, Sherise 
Musquiz, Laine Shikuma, Celina Garces, and Caira Pires, many of whom 
hail from Hawaii's second congressional district. The hard work, 
perseverance, and outstanding performance of these young women led to a 
50-8 season, the most successful season in their program's history.
  I would like to extend special congratulations to Ms. Musquiz, who 
pitched every inning of the NCAA Division II tournament and amassed a 
4-0 record, earning her Most Outstanding Player honors.
  I would also like to commend head coach Bryan Nakasone and assistant 
coaches Howard Okita, Roger Javillo, Jon Correles, and Richard Nomura 
for their superb leadership throughout the Lady Sea Warriors' historic 
season.
  This has been a great year for Hawaii softball, and the Lady Sea 
Warriors' victory on a national stage has generated much pride back 
home. I congratulate the Lady Sea Warriors on their outstanding season 
and wish the program continued success.

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