Agenda 07/28/2009 Item # 4BAgenda Item No. 413
July 28, 2009
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the unexplainab /e love and passion for softball has allowed the sport to grow,
develop, and maintain universal appeal throughout time and is known as 'e game for
everyone "; and,
WHEREAS, Little League Baseball, a non- profit organization in the United States which
organizes local chi/dren;s baseball and softball leagues throughout the US and the
rest of the world, was founded by Carl Stutz in 1939 as a three -team league in
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, encouraging local volunteers to run its programs, which
are open to children ages 5 to 18; and
WHEREAS, the first'Little League Baseball game took place on June 6, 1939 and the following
year a second league was formed in Williamsport. From there Little League
Baseball grew from three teams in a small Pennsylvania town, to an international
organization of nearly 200,000 teams in every U.S. state, and over 80 countries
all around the world; and,
WHEREAS, in 1974, Little League rules were revised to allow participation by girls; and,
WHEREAS, girls softball has helped develop the character, discipNne, and more particularly
that important essence of "teamwork ", preparing individuals to have the tools to
exceed in both academics and sports; and,
WHEREASS. The 6o/den Gate Little League Girls Softball Team ages 9 to 10 participated in the
District 27 Championship tournament the week of June 29, 2009 against the
Naples Rockets and in a closely contested series won the final game, giving them
the District 27 Championship title for the third consecutive year.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida that we congratulate the finalists in the District 27 Championships, the
Nap /es Rockets and in particular the Golden bate Little League 61r/s Softball Team
players ages. 9 to 10 and wish them success as they proceed in their quest to
become State Champions. We solute the team.
BRIANNA BEL YEA SARAH MERRTWETHER
MIKAYLA DESEAR LINDSEY MENARD
HALEY FOYE SAVANNAH NOCERA
HANNAH HENDERSON SHELBY PETERS
MORGAN TONES MA 777'50N SPRINGS
SAMANTHA .TONES CAYLA STRICKLAND
TATIANA TAN6UMA
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 28th Day of July, 2009
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROOK, CLERK
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Agenda Item No. 4B
July 2B.2O00
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD DF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number: 4B
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the Golden Gate All-Stars for winning the District 27 Girls Ages 9 to
/o Softball Championship. Tnbe accepted hy Brian Creel. Coach.
Meeting Date: 7/28/2009 9:00:00 AM
Prepared By
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Paula Springs
Executive Aide m the BCC
Date
Board mCounty
BCC Office
7/14120099:40:49xM
Commissioners
Approved By
[an Mitchell
BCC Office Manager
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Board «'County
BCC Office
711412009 10:31AM
Commissioners
Approved By
Winona vx.Stone
Assistant to the County Manger
Date
Board ofCounty
county Manager's Office
711512009 *:0*AM
Commissioners
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