LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Hicksville Baseball/Softball
Association upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Opening Day Ceremony

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those endur-
ing organizations which faithfully devote their resources and purposeful
energies to fostering opportunities and contributing to the quality of
life for the youth of the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, An established American institution, Little League provides a
structure for the athletic competition which enhances the moral and
physical development of the young people of this State, preparing them
for the future by establishing the value of teamwork, encouraging a
standard of healthy living, instilling an ambition for success, and
developing a sense of fair play and competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late the Hicksville Baseball/Softball Association upon the occasion of
hosting its Annual Opening Day Ceremony on Saturday, April 9, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The day's festivities will be held at the Abe Levit Complex
on Stewart Avenue in Hicksville, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Hicksville Baseball/Softball Association was established
in 1952 by the parents in Hicksville to pass on their passion for the
game through teaching the game of Baseball to the next generation of
players ages 5-18; and
WHEREAS, The Hicksville Baseball Association is the only Little League
Baseball organization in Hicksville recognized by the international
Williamsport Little League World Series Tournament each year; and
WHEREAS, At a time when the very fabric of a community, its children,
are being overwhelmed by so many societal ills, the parents, coaches and
volunteers of the Hicksville Baseball/Softball Association bring reas-
surance and encouragement to these youth, teaching them how to make
sound decisions and encouraging them in their pursuit of a brighter
future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Hicksville Baseball/Softball Association upon the occa-
sion of hosting its Annual Opening Day Ceremony; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kim Torrellas, Commissioner of the Hicksville
Baseball/Softball Association.