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IN HR0040

Resolution

Status

Prefiled

N/A

Primary Sponsor

Wendy McNamara

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Indiana House of Representatives honors the Highland Challenger League for winning the 2018 Little League Challenger Division World Series Championship against Hazleton Little League

  • Highland Baseball Club Little League was established in Evansville, Indiana in 2014 to provide children with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball in a team environment

  • The program grew to 157 players in 2017 and became one of the largest and fastest growing Challenger programs in the country

  • The team raised $160,000 to cover travel expenses for families to attend the Exhibition Game in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on August 25, 2018, where over 6,500 supporters watched them win

  • Coaches Joe Weiner, Ed Nottle, and President Matt Pokorney (recipient of the 2016 Little League Challenger Award) led the championship team

Legislative Description

Congratulating the Highland Challenger League as the 2018 Little League Challenger Division World Champions.

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