LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Freeport Little League upon the
occasion of its 60th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor organizations
and individuals who faithfully devote their purposeful energies to
fostering opportunities for, and to contributing to, the quality of life
of the youth of the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical develop-
ment of the young people of this State, preparing them for the future by
instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a standard of
healthy living, imparting a desire for success, and developing a sense
of fair play and competition; and
WHEREAS, Baseball is a wholesome sports activity for the young people
of Freeport, New York State, and our nation, involving children, teenag-
ers, coaches, parents and other family members, sponsors and other
interested men and women, helping to build character in young compet-
itors through the lifelong lessons of sportsmanship and competition
learned on the ball field; and
WHEREAS, Freeport Little League is a non-profit organization run
entirely by volunteers, parents, aunts, uncles, elder siblings and
grandparents, who help as much as they can to provide the children of
Freeport with a safe place to run, laugh and play; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by President Michael Aviles, the Freeport Little
League not only teaches the fundamentals of baseball and softball, it
also provides role models and teaches the children the value of teamwork
and sportsmanship, builds their self-esteem, and helps them to be proud
of themselves; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the Freeport
Little League upon the occasion of its 60th Anniversary of providing
area young people with the opportunity to develop lifelong physical and
social skills, experience the joy of teamwork, build their self-esteem
and have good, clean fun; and
WHEREAS, The Freeport Little League will be recognized at and will
celebrate this auspicious occasion at the special Freeport Little League
60th Anniversary Night at the Mets vs. Reds game at Citi Field on
Friday, June 15, 2012; and
WHEREAS, On this special anniversary, the Freeport Little League will
also pay tribute to the tireless efforts and sincere commitment of its
volunteer membership and community supporters who faithfully provide the
guidance, leadership and training which foster a love of the game and
instill the values of camaraderie, team effort and sportsmanship; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
applaud the Freeport Little League for its dedicated service to its
community, noting the worthy accomplishments of its devoted service to
the youth of the community and its positive contributions to the growth
and development of those who participate in the League; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Freeport Little League upon the occasion of its 60th Anni-
versary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Freeport Little League.