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




                      RAINBOW WAHINE SOFTBALL TEAM

 Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I wish to congratulate the 
University of Hawaii Women's softball team for its record-breaking 2010 
season. The Rainbow Wahine captured the Western Athletic Conference 
regular season and tournament titles and won all three games in the 
regional tournament.
  In one of the most memorable games in University of Hawaii softball 
history, the Rainbow Wahine defeated the top-seeded University of 
Alabama team at the Tuscaloosa Super Regionals and secured their first 
appearance in the NCAA Women's College World Series. The team set 
numerous school records this season including most runs scored, 488, 
hits, 578, and home runs, 158. Team members Melissa Gonzalez and Kelly 
Majam also earned the honor of being named 2010 Louisville Slugger/
National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Americans.
  It is with great pleasure that I commend the Rainbow Wahine for a job 
well done. The team's superb season serves as a reminder that hard work 
and dedication can lead to success. Congratulations to team members: 
Kelly Majam, Jessica Iwata, Mikalemi Tagab-Cruz, Rachel Paragas, Brynne 
Buchanan, Tara Anguiano, Dara Pagaduan, Sarah Robinson, Stephanie 
Ricketts, Tasha Pagdilao, Jori Jasper, Jenna Rodriguez, Alexandra 
Aquirre, Kaia Parnaby, Traci Yoshikawa, Kanani Pu'u-Warren, Katie 
Grimes, Jocelyn Enrique, Amanda Tauali'i, Makani Duhaylonsod-
Kaleimamahu, and Melissa Gonzalez.
  I also wish to acknowledge the coaches for their leadership and 
commitment to the players: head coach Bob Coolen, associate head coach 
Deirdre Wisneski, assistant coach Kaulana Williams, and volunteer coach 
Dickie Titcomb. I wish the Rainbow Wahine all the best in their future 
endeavors.

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