HR0673 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the players, coaches, and families of the Hinsdale Little League All Stars 12U on winning the Illinois State Championship; and representing the State of Illinois at the Great Lakes Regional Tournament; and

WHEREAS, Prior to this year, Hinsdale had never won a 12U state championship, but, the past two summers, squads composed of virtually the same players claimed state titles at the 10U and 11U levels; upon entering the 12U state tournament, Hinsdale's all-star team had only lost one game; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois State Competition is partitioned into three stages: districts, sections, and state; teams competing for state glory are essentially all-star squads comprised of some of the best players at each level from their respective leagues; and

WHEREAS, In the state championship game, a team from Beardstown stood between Hinsdale and a trip to the Great Lakes Regional Tournament; the 12U team secured the championship title with a score of 4-0 and attribute their win to their defense and pitching; and

WHEREAS, After claiming the Illinois State Championship, Hinsdale advanced to the Great Lakes Regional Tournament in Westfield, Indiana; the 12Us competed, on national television, against a field of state champions from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin for a right to play in the Little League World Series; and

WHEREAS, The Hinsdale Little League All Stars 12U were coached by Bench Coaches, Jeff Kolke and Rick Eck; Practice Coaches, Ric Phillips and Jimmy Smith; and Manager, Anthony Waelter; and

WHEREAS, The Hinsdale Little League All Stars 12U were Evan Phillips, Andres Waelter, Emerson Eck, Reece Kolke, Jakobi Lange, Ben Oosterbaan, Max Williams, Grant Davis, Joe Boggs, Max Merlo, Charlie Bergen, and Lucas Smith; and

WHEREAS, The Hinsdale Little League All Stars 12U serve as models of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Hinsdale Little League All Stars 12U on winning the 12U Illinois State Championship and competing in the Great Lakes Regional Tournament, and we wish them success in all of their future endeavors, both on and off the field; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the coaches and members of the Hinsdale Little League All Stars 12U as a symbol of our esteem and respect.