OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
September 10, 2014
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith, together with Alderman Austin, a congratulatory resolution concerning the Jackie Robinson West Little League Baseball Team.
Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,
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adopted by like Qity Qouncil
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ALDERMAN CARRIE M. AUSTIN
IQresented by MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL
yOhWB&S . On Saturday, August 23, 2014, the Jackie Robinson West All-Stars Little League team ("Jackie Robinson West"), an all African-American baseball team from Chicago's Far South Side, won the title game in the United States Little League World Series Championship, and the hearts of the entire City of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Jackie Robinson West's August 21, 2014 victory over Philadelphia sent the Great Lakes Region champions into the U.S. title game on Saturday, August 24, 2014 against Las Vegas in Williamsport, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, The type of team that reminds Americans why baseball is our much-loved national pastime, Jackie Robinson West ("JRW") was behind by three runs early in the game, only to come back in the second inning, when JRW players Trey Hondras, Marquis Jackson and Darion Radcliff got big hits. Las Vegas came back in the fifth inning, with a score of 5-4, until JRW's Joshua Howard tied the game with a single, and Brandon Green gave JRW the lead, one which it would not give up, with a ground ball out. A sweet 1-6-3 double play ended the game, earning Jackie Robinson West the U.S. championship and a spot in the world championship game against South Korea; and
WHEREAS, The young men of Jackie Robinson West, who range in age from 11 to 13, proved time and time again that anything is possible with dedication, hard work and community support; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the 2014 little league season, Jackie ...
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