Recognizing 100 years of American Legion Baseball and the American Legion World Series, and honoring the city of Shelby, North Carolina, for serving as the permanent home of the American Legion World Series.

Key Points

• This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of American Legion Baseball and its national championship tournament. It recognizes the program for teaching young people about teamwork, discipline, and respect for the military since it started in 1925.
• The proposal specifically honors Shelby, North Carolina, for being the permanent home of the American Legion World Series since 2011. The city and local county have spent money to build modern facilities and have hosted over 100,000 fans in a single year.
• The resolution highlights that the program has helped develop 82 members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. It also notes that many players have gone on to serve in the United States military after participating in the league.

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