TITLE: Congratulating the Pearland Little League All-Stars on advancing to the 2022 Little League Baseball World Series.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Pearland Little League All-Stars on advancing to the 2022 Little League Baseball World Series.

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WHEREAS, The Pearland Little League All-Stars baseball team achieved great distinction by advancing to the 2022 Little League Baseball World Series, held August 17 through 28 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, A group of talented 12-and-under ballplayers, the All-Stars began their journey by winning the District 15, Section 3, and Texas East titles; Pearland then turned in a triumphant performance at the Southwest Region Championship in Waco; in the finals, the squad defeated Oklahoma 9-4 to claim a berth in the Little League World Series for the fourth time in the history of the Pearland program; and WHEREAS, In their opening world series contest on August 18, the All-Stars scored six runs in the fifth inning against the team from Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, to secure an 8-3 win; Pearland dropped its second game in the double elimination tournament but shut out Davenport, Iowa, 4-0 to keep its hopes alive; in a rematch with Hollidaysburg in their next game, the Texas players blasted three home runs for an 8-4 victory; facing the Nolensville, Tennessee, squad on August 25 with a trip to the United States championship game on the line, the All-Stars turned in a valiant effort but ultimately saw their unforgettable season come to an end; and WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, Pearland benefited from the valuable contributions made throughout its campaign by each member of the roster: Malachi Clark, Ford Hill, Jacob Zurek, Cooper Arbaugh, Austin Cummings, Landon Karel, Ethan Richardson, Cohen Hartman, Corey Kahn, Jacolby Mayberry, Jackson Wolfe, Manny Castillo, and Kaiden Shelton; these determined athletes were ably guided by coaches Andrew Solomon and Robb Zurek and manager Aaron Cummings; and WHEREAS, The members of the Pearland Little League All-Stars proudly represented their city and state in one of the premier showcases for youth athletics, and they will treasure their memories of this achievement for many years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Pearland Little League All-Stars on advancing to the 2022 Little League Baseball World Series and extend to the team's players and coaches sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Thompson of Brazoria Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 282 was adopted by the House on March 8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not voting. Chief Clerk of the House