SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1087
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Southlake in celebrating the recent
groundbreaking at the Texas Rangers Miracle League Field in
Southlake; and
WHEREAS, This exciting development will provide an
opportunity for hundreds of special-needs children and young
adults in the community to play baseball; the field is expected
to open in 2014; and
WHEREAS, The Miracle League is an organization of baseball
teams that makes it possible for every child to play ball,
regardless of his or her mental or physical abilities; and
WHEREAS, Miracle League Southlake has spearheaded the
effort to build a field in the city, and league president Phillip
Meyer has overseen a fund-raising effort that has succeeded in
raising $220,000 in donations to pay back the city's construction
cost for the field; and
WHEREAS, The City of Southlake, under the inspired
leadership of Mayor John Terrell, is matching each donation; the
field will be constructed with artificial turf that supports
wheelchairs and walkers; it is the second such field in the
Metroplex; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation has been
working with the Miracle League since 2005; foundation president
Jim Sundberg has played an instrumental role in the foundation's
support of Miracle League Southlake, and the foundation has
contributed $100,000 for 10-year naming rights to the new field;
and
WHEREAS, For young people with disabilities or limited
abilities, participation in Miracle League provides a positive
social outlet and an empowering set of physical and mental
challenges; Miracle League baseball has helped players develop
their communications skills, and it is an enjoyable and inspiring
activity for players and volunteers alike; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend the City of Southlake, the
Miracle League of Southlake, and the Texas Rangers Baseball
Foundation on the groundbreaking of a new baseball field for
special-needs youth; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the Texas Rangers Miracle League Field in Southlake.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate