Commends Little League Baseball for its 63-year tradition of encouraging the development of sportsmanship and confidence in youth through its sponsorship of world-class baseball.
[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 516 Introduced in House (IH)]
107th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 516
Congratulating the Valley Sports American Little League baseball team
from Louisville, Kentucky, for their outstanding performance in the
Little League World Series.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 4, 2002
Mrs. Northup submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Government Reform
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Valley Sports American Little League baseball team
from Louisville, Kentucky, for their outstanding performance in the
Little League World Series.
Whereas the Valley Sports American Little League baseball team from Louisville,
Kentucky, is the first team from the United States to win the Little
League World Series since 1998;
Whereas the Louisville team is the first team from Kentucky to ever reach the
title game of the Little League World Series in the 56-year history of
the Little League Junior Division championship;
Whereas the Louisville team has attained a select position as one of only 10
United States teams to win the Little League World Series in the last 35
years;
Whereas the members of the Louisville team demonstrated perseverance that rivals
that of any adult, with a season that started in June and required
winning both State and regional championships to reach the World Series;
Whereas throughout their season, the Louisville team scored 106 runs, while
allowing their competition to score only 10 runs;
Whereas the Louisville team played expertly against a determined and talented
Japanese team for the Little League World Series title;
Whereas the Louisville team broke multiple Little League World Series records
through a single pitcher achieving 44 strikeouts and 21 scoreless
innings;
Whereas the 12 players on the Louisville team are a model to the Nation's youth
because of their dedication, determination, and sportsmanship;
Whereas in the legacy of world-renowned Louisville Slugger bats and Hall-of-Fame
members Jim Bunning, Happy Chandler, Earl Combs, and Pee Wee Reese, the
Louisville team has continued a long tradition of Kentucky contributions
to the game of baseball;
Whereas the Louisville team's performance demonstrates to parents and
communities throughout the Nation how athletic participation builds
character and leadership in children; and
Whereas the Louisville team's spirit and camaraderie and the support of the
team's family members are a testimony to baseball's ability to bring
families together: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) congratulates the Valley Sports American Little League
baseball team from Louisville, Kentucky, for their outstanding
performance in winning the 2002 Little League World Series;
(2) recognizes Troy Osborne, the manager of the Louisville
team, assistant coaches Keith Elkins and Dan Roach, and players
Aaron Alvey, Justin Elkins, Ethan Henry, Alex Hornback, Wesley
Jenkins, Casey Jordan, Shane Logsdon, Blaine Madden, Zachary
Osborne, Jacob Remines, Josh Robinson, and Wes Walden for
demonstrating excellence and character throughout a summer of
little league baseball; and
(3) commends Little League Baseball for its 63-year
tradition of encouraging the development of sportsmanship and
confidence in youth through its sponsorship of world-class
baseball.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Mrs. Davis, Jo Ann moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6094-6095)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 516.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6101-6102)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 344 - 0 (Roll no. 377).(text: CR H6094)
Roll Call #377 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 344 - 0 (Roll no. 377). (text: CR H6094)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.