NAN A. S. HAYWORTH: “it is a ritual of the school year where millions of American students return to class and offer an essay entitled…”

“it is a ritual of the school year where millions of American students return to class and offer an essay entitled, ``What I Did on My Summer Vacation.'' Mr. Speaker, for a special group of 11-, 12- and 13-year-olds from the Fifth Congressional District of Arizona, it is quite a daunting challenge, because, Mr. Speaker, that select group of young men, nicknamed The Dawgs, the all-stars of Ahwatukee's Little League advanced all the way to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This special team went out as winners. They won their final game but due to a rule for a tie-breaker had the unfortunate experience of not advancing. In fact, of the nine teams that won two games at Williamsport, sadly only the team from Ahwatukee did not advance. But they are more than exceptions, Mr. Speaker; they are true champions, not only the best in the west but a team that went out winners in Williamsport. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the roster of this team and their championship season and would remark as I close, Mr. Speaker, with the observation that they have now entered the history of this House as well as the history of the Little League World Series. Roster for Ahwatukee Dawgs #18 Michael Anderson, #16 Eric Camarillo, #3 Shaun Chase, #5 Max Harden, #9 Justin Hyden, #44 David Hulls, #11 Connor Kelly, #25 Sam Kingery, #17 Scott Kingery, #14 Chase Knox, #7 Ryan Modi, and #10 Hunter Rodriguez. Overall Record: 4 Tournaments, 22-2.…”