[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12950]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE FIRST MONTANA TEAM TO QUALIFY FOR THE LITTLE LEAGUE 
                             WORLD SERIES.

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                           HON. DENNY REHBERG

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 19, 2011

  Mr. REHBERG. Mr. Speaker, history records important events and the 
people involved, which, on a grand scale, are significant to us all. 
But history is also recorded at the local level, and to mark a historic 
occasion in sports for a team from the great state of Montana, I 
recognize the Billings Big Sky Little League All-Stars who became the 
first team from Montana to earn the right to compete with the world's 
best in the Little League Baseball World Series.
  In the Northwest Regional Championship game, the Billings Big Sky 
All-Stars defeated Bend South Little League, from Bend, Oregon, 7-1. 
The victory gave Big Sky Little League the regional title and a place 
in the 16-team field of national and international Regional Champions 
competing for the 65th Little League World Series Title.
  Championships at any level are never given away, they are earned, and 
not just from one day of competition. Titles are won beginning with a 
love and respect for the game, a dedication to being the best you can 
be, and an appreciation for all those who help you reach for your 
goals.
  The Little League logo carriers the words, ``Character, Courage, 
Loyalty,'' helping to promote strong values in our youth and our 
communities. Congratulations to the players and coaches of the Billings 
Big Sky Little League All-Stars for coming together in championship 
form, and for upholding the Little League values in sportsmanship and 
excellence. Your family, friends, fans and fellow Montanans are proud 
of your accomplishment.
  Billings Big Sky Little League All-Stars: (number, name, positions) 
33--Ben Askelson P/C, 45--Sean Jones P/3B, 13--Pearce Kurth P/1B, 22--
Brock MacDonald P/OF, 19--Patrick Zimmer P/SS, 2--Jet Campbell 2B, 1--
Connor Kieckbusch 2B/OF, 25--Ian Leatherberry IF/P, 24--Dawson Smith 
1B/OF, 10--Andy Maehl OF/C, 27--Cole McKenzie OF/IF, 11--Gabe Sulser 
OF, Gene Carlson--Manager, Mark Kieckbusch--Assistant Coach, Tom 
Zimmer--Assistant Coach.

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