Congratulating Jim Leyland on Election to Baseball Hall of Fame
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Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Jim Leyland on his well-deserved election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Jim Leyland was the baseball manager of the Clinton Pilots for three seasons and is now the first member of the team to enter the museum in Cooperstown, New York.
During his time with the Pilots, Leyland took the team to the playoffs in 1973 with a 73-51 record. The Pilots impressively ended the `73 season in first place for the North Division. Leyland finished his three seasons managing the Pilots with a satisfying record of 189-189.
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Jim Leyland and the Clinton Pilots.
Congratulating Madison Herring for Earning Girl Scouts' Silver Award
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Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Madison Herring, a Girl Scout from Maquoketa, Iowa, who received the Girl Scouts' Silver Award.
Madison collaborated with Vestas American Wind Technology on her sustainability project to construct a gaga ball pit, a popular children's game.
After visiting a Vestas facility and learning about wind energy possibilities, she pitched her idea to the city manager, Josh Boldt, to create this recreational area with recycled materials from wind turbines.
With design and material support from both Vestas and Canvus, as well as assistance from the Maquoketa Parks Department, Madison's idea was brought to life.
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Madison on her award for making our community in Maquoketa better and more beautiful, and for her commitment to sustainability and our community. Recognizing Seventh Anniversary of Quad Cities Veterans Outreach Center
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Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the seventh anniversary of the Quad City Veterans Outreach Center in Davenport, Iowa.
The Quad City Veterans Outreach Center was founded by Lola VanDeWalle in memory of her father, Emerson ``Ted'' Walters, who served in World War II.
The center is a nonprofit organization that provides various outreach services to veterans in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas.
With them, I have handed out and delivered food to over a thousand veterans in line when they do their food drives. The center also helps with job placement, housing assistance, and veterans benefit counseling, and it provides monthly programming free of charge.
Most importantly, it provides our veterans a place to go where there is no judgment, no questions. I have seen remarkable recovery of veterans who are suffering from PTSD and have not had contact with their families.
They recently have acquired a building in Davenport that they will be turning into a housing center for homeless veterans.
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Lola and the Quad City Veterans Outreach Center on their seventh anniversary. I thank them so much for all they do for our veterans and for their continued generosity. Congratulating North Scott Volleyball
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Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the North Scott Volleyball team for winning their first State championship since 1985.
In true Cinderella story fashion, the Lancers beat out the top-ranked Clear Creek Amana in the semifinals.
For their final match, North Scott defeated Indianola 25-12 in set three to secure the State championship title.
What does this say about perseverance and tenacity?
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate North Scott Lancers for bringing the 4A State championship back to Eldridge.
Mr. Speaker, I offer best wishes and a very good retirement to my sister, Marianne, the oldest girl of the eight children, and I wish her a very happy birthday.
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