Bill Text: GA HR1170 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Warner Robins American Little League softball team; commend and invite to House
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2010-02-16 - House Passed/Adopted [HR1170 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1170-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1170
By:
Representatives O`Neal of the
146th,
Talton of the
145th,
Harden of the
147th,
and Sellier of the
136th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the Warner Robins American Little League softball team for winning the Softball
World Series and inviting the team and coaches to appear before the House of
Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Warner Robins American Little League softball team demonstrated a feat of
greatness with a 14-2, four-inning victory over Crawford, Texas, to clinch the
2009 Softball World Series Championship; and
WHEREAS,
the team traveled to Portland, Oregon, in August, 2009, to prove to the country
that their program was a force to be reckoned with; and
WHEREAS,
while aggressive base running and great defense helped advance the Warner Robins
American Little League softball team to the finals, it was superb offense and
hard hits that earned them the title of national champions; and
WHEREAS,
by sending an incredible 26 batters to the plate in the first three innings,
Warner Robins scored twice in the first inning and six times each in the second
and third innings; and
WHEREAS,
during the championship game, two Warner Robins players, Carson Carriker and
Caityln Parker, went three-for-three at the plate, while pitcher Kaylee
Albritton dominated on the mound; and
WHEREAS,
pushing these athletes to achieve mental and physical toughness, Manager Emily
Whaley displayed astute direction, dedication, and determination;
and
WHEREAS,
this magnificent team performed with precision throughout the season and have
come to earn their well-deserved reputation for high standards of athletic
achievement, quality of play, and superior sportsmanship.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the Warner Robins American Little League softball team for its
unparalleled achievements, congratulate the players and coaches on their
national title, and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success in
the future.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Warner Robins American Little League softball team
is invited to appear before the House of Representatives at a date and time to
be fixed by the Speaker of the House for the purpose of being recognized by the
House and receiving an appropriate copy of this resolution.
