County Commissioners honor Eagle Pass Little League Junior Softball All-Stars

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.

Maverick County Commissioners Court honored the Eagle Pass Little League Junior Softball All-Stars for advancing to and representing Maverick County in the 2014 Little League Junior Softball World Series in Kirkland, Washington at their regular meeting on Monday September 8, 2014, presenting the team and coaches with a proclamation.

County Commissioner Jerry Morales presented and read the proclamation:

“Whereas, the Eagle Pass Softball Little League has a rich tradition of excellence and accomplishments in athletic competition reflecting the highest ideals of hard work, training and sportsmanship which allows girls to develop the confidence and self- esteem they need to become tomorrow’s successful citizens and community leaders; Whereas, the Eagle Pass Softball Junior League 13 and 14 year old All-Stars represented Eagle Pass and Texas Little League District 35 at the 2014 Little League Junior Softball World Series in Kirkland Washington; Whereas, the Eagle Pass Softball All-Star team began their quest by winning Texas Little League District 35 Championship, Texas West-Section 3 Championship, the Texas West State Championship with an undefeated record of 9-0;Whereas, the Eagle Pass Softball All-Stars also won the title of Southwest Regional Champions with a record of 5-1 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to advance to the 2014 Little League Junior Softball World Series, demonstrating our community’s discipline on the field and having sportsmanship towards team members and competitors; Whereas, the Eagle Pass Softball All-Star team comprised of 13 and 14 year old players, including Connie Hernandez, Lizann “Heather” Ruiz, Janessa Garza, Karina Ruiz, Daniela Rodriguez, Isabella Ruiz, Leenette Krezdorn, Lynet Gil, Marichelo Flores, Kayla Ohoa, Emily Snyder, Elena De Alba, and Joelynn “JoJo” Gonzalez; Whereas, under the relentless guidance and support from their team manager, Willie Ruiz, Coaches Sonny Snyder and Mac De Alba and their parents these young athletes of Maverick County have achieved titles by winning with humility, respect for the community, and now therefore Maverick County Judge David R. Saucedo do hereby proclaim September 8, 2014 as Eagle Pass Softball Little League Junior All-Stars Winners Day in Maverick County.”

Commissioners Court also presented team members with individual certificates of appreciation.

“We are very proud of the girls because they are the ones who had to put in the work to make it happen on the field. I think the girls deserve all the credit. It was a great experience for all of us and I know it’s something that we will never forget,” said Coach Sonny Snyder.

“They played their hearts out. We want to thank everyone in the community, especially the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, Luby’s Cafeteria, the City of Eagle Pass, Mayor Ramsey English Cantu, Maverick County Commissioners Court, and everyone who was involved in supporting the team in their efforts during the season and playoffs,” said Team Manager Willie Ruiz.