June 3, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 92 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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           HONORING CO-OP CITY LITTLE LEAGUE 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 3, 2019

  Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, as a former resident of Co-op City for many 
years and an avid baseball fan, it is my pleasure to recognize the Co-
op City Little League which this season will celebrate its remarkable 
50th Anniversary.
  Founded in 1969, Co-op City Little League has brought generations of 
families together for five decades, while providing children with great 
exercise and wonderful team building skills. In the early days, games 
were played at Pelham Bay Park, Haffen Field, and Seton Falls Park. In 
1975, a plan was drawn up between New York City and the Co-op City 
manager, Riverbay Corporation, for the creation of the Co-op City 
Fields. The fields stand on the outskirts of the residential area, at 
the intersection of Co-op City Boulevard and Bellamy Loop, and consist 
of a pair of excellently maintained baseball diamonds. Both of the 
fenced fields contain dugouts and there is a walkway with bleachers, a 
small picnic area, and a comfort station for spectators.
  Co-op City Little League began playing on the new fields several 
years after they were developed and have been going strong there ever 
since. The League has served as a launching pad for several 
professional players and has had over 25 District 22 champions over the 
years. In 1987, the District 22 championship team, coached by Bruce 
Lasky, made it all the way to the state championship game.
  Madam Speaker, Co-op City Little League has been a staple in the 
community for almost as long as Co-op City has existed. Thousands of 
children and their families have enjoyed a day at the ballpark thanks 
to this wonderful, well run league, and I want to congratulate all 
involved on 50 great years. Here's to 50 more.

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