Benjamin Gilman: “I rise in support of S. Con. Res. 37, the Little League Baseball Resolution. Senator Coverdell and Representative McDade…”

“I rise in support of S. Con. Res. 37, the Little League Baseball Resolution. Senator Coverdell and Representative McDade introduced this resolution last year in support of the international activities of little league baseball. The Senate has already acted on this resolution, and I support House passage today. The measure is broadly supported in the House, with a total of 42 co-sponsors. This non-controversial measure is designed to reaffirm the importance and the values exemplified by the long-standing American institution known as 'little league baseball'. In addition, it expresses the sense of Congress that Little League Baseball Incorporated was established to develop Little League Baseball worldwide recognizing that its international activities are similar to other non-governmental organizations. As a former president of our local Little League in my hometown in Middletown, NY, I am pleased to recommend approval of this resolution, affirming our support for the worthy international activities of Little League Baseball.”