HJR 381

HJR381 193070-2 By Representative Morrow RFD: Rules First Read: 13-MAR-18 193070-2:n:03/13/2018:AR/ar LSA2018-1320R2 COMMENDING THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ON THE OCCASION OF ITS SECOND ANNUAL OLAN CUNNINGHAM BASEBALL CAMP. WHEREAS, highest commendations and congratulations are herein proudly presented to the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association on the occasion of its Second Annual Olan Cunningham Baseball Camp in Alabama; and WHEREAS, the "Legends for Youth" are coming to the City of Russellville through the organized efforts of former Kansas City Royals pitcher Randy McGilberry and Representative Johnny Mack Morrow, and will be held on September 29, 2018; and WHEREAS, the "Legends for Youth" program creates an opportunity for boys and girls age six through high school, who otherwise would not be able to attend a baseball camp and continues to build up youth and high school baseball programs; and WHEREAS, the program began in 1996, and the major league alumni held more than 150 clinics for more than 16,500 children; and WHEREAS, according to "Legends for Youth," its three-fold mission is to provide a fun, positive baseball experience; to provide children with positive role models at our life skills station, where campers are informed about substance abuse, the importance of education and making wise life choices; and to teach the game's fundamentals in a multi-station format; and WHEREAS, a typical clinic consists of 150 kids with seven or eight coaches; campers receive instruction on base running, throwing, outfield play, hitting, bunting, pitching, infield, catching, and life skills; an autograph session takes place at the end of the clinic; and WHEREAS, additional support will be provided by Phil Holmes, Director, Governor's Commission on Physical Fitness and Sports; Rosalyn Fabianke, Board Chair, Governor's Commission on Physical Fitness and Sports; Heath Grimes, Superintendent, Russellville City Schools; Chris Heaps, Head Baseball Coach, Russellville and his staff; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association is highly honored and commended, and this resolution is offered in deepest admiration and appreciation, along with sincere best wishes for all future endeavors.