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Congressional Record—Senate S9445

Congressional Record—Senate S9445

September 12, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9445 second championship win and a tense the City of and throughout the inspiring victory in the fifth championship victory in the fifth game against the whole State of Michigan. game that secured their second WNBA cham- reigning champions, the Sacramento Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I pionship in 4 years; Monarchs. rise today to commend the Detroit Whereas the attendance at the final cham- pionship game at the in De- In 2003, when the came Shock on winning the 2006 Women’s troit, Michigan, of over 19,600 people and the back after a difficult 2002 season to win National Association Cham- enthusiasm shown by the people of Michigan the championship, it was the first time pionship. clearly demonstrate Michigan’s strong sup- in the 7-year history of the WNBA that On Saturday, September 9, 2006, the port for the Detroit Shock organization and the championship title was taken by a Detroit Shock won their second WNBA the determined effort of all the team’s play- team other than Houston or Los Ange- Championship by defeating the defend- ers; les. ing champion by Whereas the Detroit Shock completed an The finals were tense, as the Shock a score of 80 to 75. incredible season, capped by spectacular per- started off with a loss at the Palace of formances in the final championship game The Detroit Shock were able to cele- by the Most Valuable Player of the 2006 Auburn Hills, in Michigan on August brate the tenth year of the WNBA with WNBA Finals, , who, with a 30, which they followed up with a 73 to an inspiring victory in the fifth game total of 24 points, led the game in points 63 win on Friday, September 1. As the of the finals and secured their second scored, , who led the game in re- finals moved to the Arco Arena in Sac- championship in four years. bounds, recovering 10 rebounds in addition to ramento, California, the Shock suf- The attendance for game 5 at the Joe scoring 10 points, and , who fered another loss in the third game. Louis Arena was over 19,600 people. The scored 17 points; With strength and courage, the Shock enthusiasm shown by the people of Whereas each member of the Detroit Shock beat the Monarchs 72 to 52 in an away Michigan clearly demonstrate Michi- organization made meaningful contributions to the team’s success, including players Jac- win on Wednesday, September 6. With gan’s strong support for the Detroit queline Batteast, , , one game left to go, and the prospect of Shock organization and the determined Cheryl Ford, Kedra Holland-Corn, Deanna overtaking the WNBA reigning cham- effort of all of its players. Nolan, , , Ruth pion, the Shock moved into the Joe The Shock completed an incredible Riley, Katie Smith, and , Louis Arena for the last game of the season! It was capped by spectacular Head Coach , Assistant Coach- finals. performances in the deciding game by es and , Athletic The heat was on as the Sacramento the WNBA Finals Most Valuable Play- Trainer Mike Perkins, and the owner of the Monarchs led for the first half of the er, Deanna Nolan, who scored a game Detroit Shock, Bill Davidson; game and went into halftime with a 44 Whereas Detroit Shock Head Coach Bill high 24 points. Cheryl Ford, who had a Laimbeer has won 4 professional basketball to 36 lead over the Shock. In the begin- game high 10 rebounds, in addition to titles, including 2 as the coach of the Detroit ning of the second half, Deanna Nolan scoring 10 points; and Katie Smith also Shock and 2 as a player for the Detroit Pis- led the Shock to an 18 to 3 scoring run contributed 17 points. tons; that put the Shock ahead for the rest Head Coach Bill Laimbeer has now Whereas Detroit Shock owner Bill of the game. The final two points were won four professional basketball titles, Davidson’s 2 Detroit basketball teams have scored in the last seconds of the game including two as coach of the Detroit won 5 championship titles; and by Katie Smith, with a 17-foot jump Shock and two as a player for the De- Whereas the Detroit Shock demonstrated shot that made the Detroit Shock one superior strength, skill, and perseverance troit Pistons. And the Detroit Shock during the 2006 season and have made the of the very few teams to have achieved owner Bill Davidson’s Detroit. teams City of Detroit and the entire State of Michi- multiple championships in the WNBA. have won five championship titles, in- gan proud: Now, therefore, be it The win over the Monarchs in the de- cluding three Pistons’ Titles. Resolved, That the Senate— ciding game showcased the spectacular The Shock demonstrated superior (1) congratulates the Detroit Shock on performances of the Most Valuable strength, skill, and perseverance dur- winning the 2006 Women’s National Basket- Player of the 2006 WNBA Finals, ing the 2006 season and have made the ball Association Championship and recog- Deanna Nolan, who, with a total of 24 City of Detroit and the entire State of nizes all the players, coaches, staff, fans, and points, led the game in points scored; others who were instrumental in this great Michigan proud. achievement; and Cheryl Ford, who led the game in re- I congratulate the Detroit Shock on (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to bounds, recovered 10 rebounds in addi- winning the 2006 WNBA Championship transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution tion to scoring 10 points; Katie Smith, and recognize all the players, coaches, to the Detroit Shock for appropriate display. who scored 17 points; and the rest of staff, fans, and others who were instru- f the Shock teammates. mental in this great achievement. CONGRATULATING THE COLUMBUS Each member of the Detroit Shock Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask NORTHERN LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM organization made meaningful con- unanimous consent that the resolution tributions to the team’s success, in- be agreed to, the preamble be agreed Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask cluding players , to, the motion to reconsider be laid on unanimous consent the Senate now Kara Braxton, Swin Cash, Cheryl Ford, the table, and any statements related proceed to the consideration of S. Res. Kedra Holland-Corn, Deanna Nolan, thereto be printed in the RECORD. 568 submitted earlier today. Plenette Pierson, Elaine Powell, Ruth The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Riley, Katie Smith, and Angelina Wil- objection, it is so ordered. clerk will report the resolution by liams, as well as the Head Coach, Bill The resolution, (S. Res 567) was title. Laimbeer, Assistant Coaches Cheryl agreed to. The legislative clerk read as follows: Reeve and Rick Mahorn, Athletic The preamble was agreed to. A resolution (S. Res. 568) congratulating Trainer Mike Perkins, and the owner of The resolutions with its preamble, the Columbus Northern Little League Team the Detroit Shock, Bill Davidson. reads as follows: of Columbus, GA, for winning the champion- ship game of the Little League World Series. This championship win marks the S. RES. 567 fourth professional basketball title for Whereas, on Saturday, September 9, 2006, There being no objection, the Senate Head Coach Bill Laimbeer, including the Detroit Shock won the 2006 Women’s Na- proceeded to consider the resolution. two as coach of the Detroit Shock and tional Basketball Association (WNBA) Mr. OBAMA. Mr. President, I rise two as a player for the . Championship by defeating the defending today to join my colleagues from Geor- This is the fifth championship title for champion Sacramento Monarchs by a score gia in congratulating the Columbus Detroit Shock owner Bill Davidson’s of 80 to 75; Northern Little League team for win- Detroit teams. Whereas the Detroit Shock triumphed in 5 ning the Little League World Series. I know that my colleagues will join highly competitive championship games, I would also like to congratulate a going into the final championship game with me and Senator STABENOW in congratu- team from my home State, the Lemont 1 win and 1 loss in Michigan and 1 win and 1 lating the Detroit Shock on another loss in California; Little League team from Lemont, IL. spectacular championship win, and I Whereas the Detroit Shock were able to On August 23, these young athletes know that the Shock will continue to celebrate the tenth year of the WNBA and competed in the U.S. semifinals of the be a source of pride for the people of the eighth year of the Detroit Shock with an Little League World Series. It was the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:09 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00125 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE6.044 S12SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9446 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 12, 2006 culmination of a long journey. After (10) J.T. Phillips, who played shortstop and MEASURES READ THE FIRST earning the honor of representing Illi- pitched for the team; and TIME—S. 3884 AND S. 3886 nois, the Lemont team traveled to the (11) Kyle Rovig, who played left field and pitched for the team; Mr. FRIST. I understand there are Great Lakes Regional Tournament in two bills at the desk due for a second Indianapolis. Early in the regional, Whereas the Columbus Northern Little League team was managed by Randy Morris reading. they lost games to both Indiana and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Kentucky. But they turned things and coached by Richard Carter, each of whom demonstrated leadership, profes- clerk will report the bills by title. around, beating both of those teams to sionalism, and respect for the players who The legislative clerk read as follows: advance to World Series play in Wil- they led and the game of baseball; A bill (S. 3884) to impose sanctions against liamsport, PA. Whereas the fans of the Columbus North- individuals responsible for genocide, war Once again, the team was challenged, ern Little League team showed enthusiasm, crimes, and crimes against humanity, to sup- losing in its first game. But again, they support, and courtesy for the game of base- port measures for the protection of civilians did not quit, and won their next two ball and all of the players and coaches; and humanitarian operations, and to support games to advance to the U.S. Whereas the performance of the Columbus peace efforts in the Darfur region of Sudan, semifinals. The semifinal game against Northern Little League team demonstrated and for other purposes. Beaverton, OR, was hard fought. to parents and communities throughout the A bill (S. 3886) to authorize military com- that athletic participation Lemont got on the board first with two missions to bring terrorists to justice, to builds character and leadership in children; strengthen and modernize terrorist surveil- runs in the third, but going into the and lance capabilities, and for other purposes. bottom of the sixth and final inning, Whereas the Columbus Northern Little Mr. FRIST. In order to place the bills they were down 4–2. Exhibiting the League team brought pride and honor to the strength and spirit that got them this State of Georgia and the United States: Now, on the calendar under the provisions of far, they rallied, scored and got the therefore, be it rule XIV, I object to further proceeding tying run to third, but still lost 4–3. Resolved, That the Senate— en bloc. The young men of Lemont Little (1) congratulates and honors the Columbus The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- League had a terrific run, and I con- Northern Little League team and the loyal tion is heard. fans who supported the team on winning the f gratulate them for going this far into 60th annual Little League Baseball World Se- the tournament. Baseball is a wonder- ries; ORDER FOR STAR PRINT—S. 3815 ful sport and as the summer winds (2) recognizes and commends the hard Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent down, I am sure the boys are already work, dedication, determination, and com- looking to next year. I wish them con- mitment to excellence of the members, par- S. 3815 be star printed with the changes tinued success. ents, coaches, and managers of the Columbus at the desk. Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent Northern Little League team; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the resolution be agreed to, the pre- (3) recognizes and commends the people of objection, it is so ordered. amble be agreed to, and the motion to Columbus, Georgia, for the outstanding loy- REINTRODUCING S. 3815 alty and support that they displayed for the Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, today, I reconsider be laid on the table. Columbus Northern Little League team The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without throughout the season; am taking a parliamentary step to, in objection, it is so ordered. (4) commends Little League Baseball for effect, reintroduce S. 3815, a bill I spon- The resolution (S. Res. 568) was continuing the tradition of encouraging the sored with Senator LINCOLN, that agreed to. development of sportsmanship and con- would improve access to and quality of The preamble was agreed to. fidence in youth by sponsoring world-class long-term care. By doing this, we are The resolution, with its preamble, baseball; and removing a provision from the original reads as follows: (5) respectfully requests that— text of the bill that we did not intend, (A) the American people recognize the nor agree, to include in our legislation. S. RES. 568 achievements of the Columbus Northern Lit- Whereas, on August 28, 2006, the Columbus tle League team; and Due to human error, a provision enti- Northern Little League team defeated the (B) the Secretary of the Senate transmit tled ‘‘Liability Acts of Abuse Com- Kawaguchi Little League team of Kawaguchi an enrolled copy of this resolution to— mitted by Employees’’ was incorrectly City, Japan, by 2 runs to 1 run to win the (i) the City of Columbus; and included in text of the bill that I intro- 60th annual Little League Baseball World Se- (ii) each player, manager, and coach of the duced with Senator LINCOLN on August ries; Columbus Northern Little League Baseball 3, 2006. Whereas the Columbus Northern Little team. Mrs. LINCOLN. I thank Senator League team is only the 2nd team from the State of Georgia to win the Little League SMITH for taking this step to correct f Baseball World Series in the 60-year history this error because I do not support the of that tournament; provision regarding liability protection Whereas the Columbus Northern Little MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS for acts of abuse in nursing homes that League team had an impressive record of 20 TO THE UNITED STATES CODE was mistakenly included in the version wins and only 1 loss; of S. 3815 I cosponsored with Senator Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask Whereas, although no other pitcher in the SMITH on August 3, 2006. The par- unanimous consent that the Senate history of the Little League Baseball World liamentary step taken today will re- Series had ever won more than 3 games dur- proceed to the consideration of Cal- place the incorrect version of legisla- ing the tournament, Kyle Carter made his- endar No. 593, H.R. 866. tion with a new version that accu- tory by striking out 11 batters in the cham- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The pionship game to earn his 4th win of the Lit- rately reflects the bill Senator SMITH tle League Baseball World Series; clerk will report the bill by title. and I agreed to sponsor to help improve Whereas the success of the Columbus The legislative clerk read as follows: the quality of life for those who need Northern Little League team depended on A bill (H.R. 866) to make technical correc- long-term care. the tremendous dedication and sportsman- tions to the United States Code. ship of the team, including— f (1) Matthew Hollis, who played 2nd base There being no objection, the Senate EXECUTIVE SESSION and centerfield; proceeded to consider the bill. (2) Ryan Lang, who played right field; Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent (3) Mason Meyers, who played right field the bill be read a third time and INVESTMENT TREATY WITH URU- and 3rd base; (4) Matthew Kuhlenberg, who played left passed, the motion to reconsider be GUAY—TREATY DOCUMENT 109–9 field; laid upon the table, and any state- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask (5) Patrick Stallings, who played 3rd base; ments relating to the bill be printed in unanimous consent the Senate proceed (6) Josh Lester, who played 2nd base and the RECORD. to executive session to consider the fol- shortstop; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lowing treaty on today’s Executive (7) Brady Hamilton, who played 1st base, objection, it is so ordered. outfield, and pitched for the team; Calendar: No. 17. I further ask unani- (8) Cody Walker, who caught for the team; The bill (H.R. 866) was read the third mous consent the treaty be considered (9) Kyle Carter, who pitched for the team; time and passed. as having passed through its various

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