WHEREAS, The Kirkland American Little League is one of the top little league organizations in the country; and
     WHEREAS, The Kirkland American Little League has been providing top notch baseball instruction and league play for youngsters from five to twelve years old since 1951; and
     WHEREAS, The Kirkland American Little League also organizes and promotes softball teams for girls aged five to sixteen; and
     WHEREAS, Hundreds of Kirkland area children and teens have fond memories of spring and summer days spent playing baseball at Peter Kirk Park in Kirkland; and
     WHEREAS, The Kirkland American Little League continues to thrive through the tireless efforts of dozens of parent volunteers, who do everything from running concessions to working as umpires; and
     WHEREAS, Kirkland teams have demonstrated success on the field, with two appearances in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania; and
     WHEREAS, The objective of the Kirkland American Little League is to implant firmly in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect for authority, so that they may be well-adjusted, stronger, and happier children and will grow to be good, decent, healthy, and trustworthy citizens; and
     WHEREAS, The Kirkland community will celebrate and support the 2005 little league season through a kickoff parade on Saturday, March 19; and
     WHEREAS, Little league baseball continues to be one of America's great pastimes, providing clean, wholesome fun for the whole family;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate officially recognize the Kirkland American Little League, and wish the coaches, players, and volunteers the best of luck for the 2005 season; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be delivered to the Board of Directors of the Kirkland American Little League.