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a Ceremonial Resolution
20-107
In the Council of the District of Columbia
September 17, 2013
To recognize the exceptional display of athleticism, sportsmanship, and commitment to the great American pastime of baseball by the Capitol City Little League All-Star team in advancing to the semifinal round of the 2013 Little League Mid-Atlantic Regionals in Bristol, Connecticut.
WHEREAS, the 14 players of the Capitol City Little League All-Stars -- Kevin Oakley, Isaac Frumkin, Zach Lordan, Brendan Smith, Noah Gold, Duncan Hudson, Adin McGurk, Aidan Trinity, Collin Bosley-Smith, Sofia Ohanian, Robert Reynolds, Rory Friel, Aaron Rosenthal, and Eli Doroshow -- secured an opportunity to participate in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament by winning the DC Championship in July 2013, beating teams from 5 other little leagues throughout the District of Columbia during the week-long tournament;
WHEREAS, the Capitol City Little League All-Stars team advanced to the Mid-Atlantic Regional semifinals and finished third among other teams from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware;
WHEREAS, the Capitol City Little League All-Stars secured their spot in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Semi-Finals by coming back from loses against Delaware and Pennsylvania to defeat teams from Maryland and New York;
WHEREAS, by advancing to the semifinals, the Capitol City Little League All-Stars came within 2 wins of advancing to the Little League World Series;
WHEREAS, the Capitol City Little League All-Stars became the first Little League team in the history of the District of Columbia to play in a baseball game televised live on ESPN;
WHEREAS, the team’s achievements were only possible through the hard work and dedication of the Capitol City Little League All-Stars volunteers, head coach Thomas Hudson and assistant coaches Seth Rosenthal and Brice Plebani;
WHEREAS, the parents of the players on the Capitol City Little League All-Stars played an important role by providing unwavering support to the team and allowing their children to represent the District at this distinguished tournament;
WHEREAS, the performance of the Capitol City Little League All-Stars lays the groundwork for many more wins in the future and eventually the distinct honor of securing the title of Little League World Series Champions;
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Capitol City Little League All-Stars Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The District of Columbia is extremely proud of Capitol City Little League All-Stars and recognizes the superior level of sportsmanship displayed by its players and coaches.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
