Walter B. Jones: “I grew up in Farmville, North Carolina, playing Little League Baseball. In fact, it is one of my favorite childhood…”

“I grew up in Farmville, North Carolina, playing Little League Baseball. In fact, it is one of my favorite childhood memories. Little League helped me to learn early in life the importance of responsibility, trust and teamwork. It continues to do the same today for 14 boys from Greenville, North Carolina, and the nearly 3 million young men and women who participate in Little League Baseball worldwide. In August, 14 young men, members of the Greenville Tar Heel All Stars, brought together a community, and in doing so they brought excitement and hope to the citizens of North Carolina. Each summer, from the time Little League Baseball held its first World Series in 1947, young men and women have dreamed of reaching the U.S. finals. This dream came true for the Greenville Tar Heel All Stars. Last month the team from the Third District of North Carolina traveled to Pennsylvania to compete for the World Series title. This marked the first time since 1952 that a team from North Carolina has made it to the World Series. After a week of competition, I am proud to congratulate the Tar Heel team for finishing second in the Nation to the world champion team from Toms River, New Jersey. This is an outstanding achievement for the Greenville All Stars, whose motivation and dedication helped them reach their goal and perform as true champions.”