WHEREAS, the Falls Church Kiwanis Little League, a youth baseball league that has inspired countless young athletes, celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2018; and
WHEREAS, founded in 1948 by the Kiwanis Club, the Falls Church Kiwanis Little League holds the distinction of being the oldest Little League in the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, with a mission to develop superior citizens, the Falls Church Kiwanis Little League strives to nurture character, courage, loyalty, physical fitness, and good sportsmanship in its young competitors; and
WHEREAS, each season, the Falls Church Kiwanis Little League includes some 700 players and 60 teams comprised of both boys and girls ages four to 12; and
WHEREAS, in addition, the Falls Church Kiwanis Little League runs a Challenger Division to provide special needs children ages five to 18 with a fun and safe environment to play baseball; and
WHEREAS, in keeping with its dedication to community service, the Falls Church Kiwanis Little League is a nonprofit organization whose coaches, umpires, and officials all volunteer their time to ensure players have proper guidance and a rewarding experience; and
WHEREAS, over its many years of success, the Falls Church Kiwanis Little League has become a fixture of its local community and helped to promote values such as respect, fair play, and good citizenship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Falls Church Kiwanis Little League for its decades of service to the youth of Falls Church on the occasion of its 70th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Falls Church Kiwanis Little League as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for its accomplishments and its efforts to mold exceptional athletes and citizens.