This resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of American Legion Baseball and its national championship tournament, which has operated since 1926 and has produced 82 Baseball Hall of Famers while serving youth ages 13 to 19 across all 50 states and Canada. The resolution honors Shelby, North Carolina, which has served as the permanent home of the American Legion World Series since 2011, hosting the annual tournament at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium and investing in facility improvements including covered seating and tournament headquarters. The legislation commends the volunteers, coaches, and residents of Shelby for their commitment to the program and acknowledges that the tournament has grown significantly, with attendance exceeding 100,000 fans in a single year and games broadcast nationally on ESPN. The resolution emphasizes American Legion Baseball's role in developing character, teamwork, sportsmanship, and patriotism in young athletes while honoring military service. This is a ceremonial resolution with no funding or policy changes, simply expressing the House's recognition and appreciation for this youth baseball program's century-long history.
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