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2018 SESSION


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 219
Commending the Fort Hunt Little League Senior All Stars.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 9, 2018
Agreed to by the Senate, February 15, 2018

 

WHEREAS, the Fort Hunt Little League Senior All Stars of Alexandria won the Virginia Little League state championship on July 11, 2017, in Pound; and

WHEREAS, the Fort Hunt Little League Senior All Stars’ state championship win came on the heels of a stellar season that also included a victory in the Virginia District 9 Little League tournament; and

WHEREAS, relying on top-notch pitching, solid batting, and exceptional field play, the Fort Hunt Little League Senior All Stars continued to dominate at the state tournament, scoring 72 runs and allowing just 26 runs; and

WHEREAS, after recording wins against Caroline County, Norfolk, Phoebus, and Central Chesterfield, the Fort Hunt Little League Senior All Stars rallied from behind to defeat Bristol 9 - 4 and secure the state championship; and

WHEREAS, the Fort Hunt Little League Senior All Stars’ championship is only made more impressive by the team’s roster, which was assembled from a pool of just 23 eligible players; and

WHEREAS, as a result of their state championship, the Fort Hunt Little League Senior All Stars were invited to compete in the Southeast Regional Tournament staged in Safety Harbor, Florida, from July 22 - 26, 2017; and

WHEREAS, the Fort Hunt Little League Senior All Stars’ state championship is a tribute to the skill and dedication of its young athletes, the strong leadership of its coaches, and the passionate support of family members, friends, and the entire Alexandria community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Fort Hunt Little League Senior All Stars on winning the 2017 Virginia Little League state championship; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Fort Hunt Little League Senior All Stars as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for the team’s accomplishments and best wishes for continued success.