07 LC 96
2014
House
Resolution 18
By:
Representatives Buckner of the
130th,
Smyre of the
132nd,
Smith of the
131st,
Smith of the
129th,
Hugley of the
133rd,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Congratulating
the Columbus Northern Little Leaguers on winning the Little League Baseball
World Series and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
on August 28, 2006, the Columbus Northern Little Leaguers drew worldwide
attention by defeating Kawaguchi City, Japan, 2-1 and capturing the Little
League World Championship title; and
WHEREAS,
over the span of several months of preparation, every member of this superb team
was highly diligent in perfecting his skills to the level of international
excellence; and
WHEREAS,
the Columbus team became the first little league baseball team from Georgia to
win the World Series Championship title in 23 years; and
WHEREAS,
Manager Randy Morris and Coach Richard Carter guided their players to victory
with their inspirational leadership and unwavering devotion to excellence;
and
WHEREAS,
the Columbus Northern Little League team is composed of the following young
athletes: Cody Walker #21, Kyle Carter #19, Brady Hamilton #6, Josh Lester #4,
J. T. Phillips #22, Patrick Stallings #25, Matthew Hollis #10, Matthew
Kuhlenberg # 7, Ryan Lang #18, Kyle Rovig #8, and Mason Meyers #16;
and
WHEREAS,
parents and friends of the team members are justly proud of the Little League
World Champions for their extraordinary success.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in congratulating the members, manager, and coach of the Columbus
Northern Little Leaguers on winning the Little League Baseball World
Series.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Columbus Northern Little Leaguers are hereby
invited to appear before the House of Representatives at a date and time to be
fixed by the Speaker of the House for purposes of being recognized by the House
and receiving an appropriate copy of this resolution.