Buena Park American Little League All-Star Team Received High Honors at City Hall

The 2007 Buena Park American Little League All-Star Team was honored today at City Hall by Mayor Patsy Marshall, City Council and State Senator Lou Correa.

(Hear the introduction to the event).

The California State Senate Certificate of Recognition read:

Senate Certificate of Recognition Presented to Buena Park American Little League All-Stars in honor of your 2007 California District 29 Championship. Congratulations and best wishes in your future endeavors.

Click here to listen to Sen. Correa present the certificate to BPALL.

Inscription on the Certificate of Recognition from City Council read:

The City Council of the City of Buena Park does hereby recognize Buena Park American Little League Major All-Star Team.

The City Council congratulates the Buena Park American Little League Major All-Star Team and its manager and coaches for its achievement in earning the title of 2007 California District 29 Champions, and for bringing such honor and distinction to the community of Buena Park, and extends best wishes for continued success in seasons to come.

Family and friends were on-hand to witness a prestigious event as Mayor Marshall introduced each player and coaches. A surprise honorable mention went to Christopher Rivera as the winning pitcher in the District 29 Championship game delivering a perfect game with 14 strike-outs, no hits, no walks and no runs. Clayton Vison was also recognized for his first career homerun and grand slam.

Click here to listen to Mayor Marshall present to BPALL.

Listen to Coach James' final interview.

Knott's Berry Farm contributed to the celebration in donating complimentary park tickets to each of the players - a well-deserved reward for the BPALL All-Star team. Thank you Knott's Berry Farm!

Today's event marked the final time the 2007 Buena Park American Little League Major All-Stars would be together as a team and it was today's event which marked the end of an era.

Best wishes to all of you. You have made Buena Park American Little League, the City of Buena Park and your friends and family very proud. We salute you.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Buena Park City Hall

A closer view of City Hall

Christopher Rivera, Luke and Kyle Schultz await the City Hall presentation.

Isaiah Terrazas, Ricky Marquez, Andrew Romano, Clayton Vison and Devyn Smith gather for the last time as teammates on the 2007 BPALL All-Star Team while waiting for the City Hall presentation to begin.

Ryan Morgan, Justin Ray, and Cole Timm take a few minutes before the City Hall presentation to smile for the camera.

Manager James Vierstra, Coaches Angel Terrazas, Jeff Morgan, Tom Timm, Sr. and BPALL President Kevin Allen await the City Hall presentation.

The Morgans and the Visons proudly wait for the City Hall presentation to begin.

Anthony Vierstra, Steve Rivera, Penny Okabe, Tammy and Eric Ray are among many families and friends who have gathered to witness the City Hall presentation.

Anthony Vierstra and Steve Rivera pose for a picture just prior to the start of the City Hall presentation.

The Romano Family smile for the camera while waiting for the presentation to begin.

The Timm Family smile big as they witness the City Hall presentation.

The Wahlsteen Family are among the many family members and friends who have come together to watch their BPALL All-Star Team receive recognition awards.

Calif. Senator Lou Correa congratulates Isaiah Terrazas and the rest of the BPALL All-Star Team on winning the District 29 Championship.

The 2007 Buena Park American Little League Team line-up behind Mayor Patsy Marshall during introductions.

Sen. Lou Correa delivers an encouraging speech to the 2007 Buena Park American Little League All-Star Team.

Mayor Patsy Marshall shakes the hand of Christopher Rivera and congratulates him for pitching a perfect game in the final game to win the District 29 Champions title. Rivera had 14 strikeouts with no hits, no walks and no runs.

Mayor Patsy Marshall asks Clayton Vison what he "plans to do for an encore" after hitting his first career homerun and grand slam.

Sen. Lou Correa hoists the plaque BPALL presented to both Mayor Marshall and the State Senator for their support during the BPALL All-Star run.

Mayor Marshall, James Vierstra and Sen. Lou Correa take a few minutes to display plaques presented from BPALL All-Stars.

The mastermind behind the City Hall presentation and the timeless videos taken by Jim Reich, Time Warner producer Bob Chance Wahlsteen is presented with a plaque for his dedication and support to the team.

(Absent: Aaron Awat and Sam Carralejo)