WHEREAS, Mary McCoy of Hampton has been an integral part of Phoebus Little League since her husband started coaching for the organization in the 1960s; and

WHEREAS, the strength of any community organization depends on the commitment and dedication of its volunteers; for Mary McCoy, who is affectionately known as Miss Mary, the Phoebus Little League was her second home; and

WHEREAS, Mary McCoy, who always looked for the best in each player, had high expectations for the Phoebus Little League teams; as adults, former players often visit Mary McCoy when they return to the Phoebus ball field; and

WHEREAS, involvement with the Phoebus Little League was a family affair for the McCoys; Mary's husband, Phil, was a coach for the league, which is in one of Hampton's historic neighborhoods, and the couple stayed active in the league even after they retired in the 1990s; and

WHEREAS, for nearly half a century, Mary McCoy devoted almost all of her free time to Phoebus Little League baseball, and over the years she served as president, scorekeeper, announcer, fundraiser, and cook; she remained with the league even after her husband's death in 2007; and

WHEREAS, after three decades as president, Mary McCoy stepped down from leading the Phoebus Little League in the summer of 2013; her commitment to the community she loved is unmatched; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Mary McCoy for her many years of service to Phoebus Little League and its thousands of young baseball players; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Mary McCoy as an expression of the General Assembly's respect and admiration for her commitment to youth baseball and the Phoebus community.