[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 10662]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                    LADY SEA WARRIORS SOFTBALL TEAM

 Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I heartily congratulate the Lady Sea 
Warriors of Hawaii Pacific University for winning the 2010 NCAA 
Division II Softball College World Series title. The team won the title 
on May 31, 2010, beating Valdosta State University, 4-3, at Heritage 
Park in St. Joseph, MO. This is the school's first national softball 
title.
  I wish to congratulate the team members: 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. A special congratulations goes to Casey 
Sugihara, Ciera Senas, Nicole Morrow, and Sherise Musquiz for being 
named to the All-Tournament Team. Musquiz was also named the Most 
Outstanding Player of the tournament.
  The team's success is shared by their coaches: head coach Bryan 
Nakasone and assistants Howard Okita, Roger Javillo, Jon Correles, and 
Richard Nomura. A special thanks and congratulations goes to the 
coaches whose leadership inspired the team to succeed at the highest 
level. The team's success reflects their hard work and determination. 
It is a great honor for Hawaii to be represented by such fine athletes. 
I wish the Lady Sea Warriors and their coaches the best in their future 
endeavors.

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