PolicyBrief
S.RES. 455
119th CongressOct 16th 2025
A resolution commending and congratulating the Summerlin South Little League baseball team on winning the 2025 Little League World Series United States Championship.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution commends the Summerlin South Little League baseball team for winning the 2025 Little League World Series United States Championship and recognizes the efforts of the players, coaches, and staff.

Catherine Cortez Masto
D

Catherine Cortez Masto

Senator

NV

LEGISLATION

Senate Formally Congratulates Summerlin South Little League on 2025 World Series U.S. Title

This resolution is short, sweet, and focuses entirely on celebrating a big win. It officially congratulates the Summerlin South Little League baseball team for winning the 2025 Little League World Series United States Championship on August 23, 2025.

The Official High-Five

What does this resolution actually do? It’s a formal, ceremonial document from the Senate that acts as an official commendation. It recognizes the team’s historic achievement, noting that this is the first time a Summerlin South team reached the Little League World Series and only the second time a team from Nevada has won the U.S. Championship since 1957. The resolution specifically calls out their dominant run in the Mountain Region Tournament, where they outscored opponents 45 to 15, showing they didn't just win—they crushed it.

Who Gets the Shout-Out?

This isn't just about the kids on the field. The resolution makes a point of recognizing the entire support system, giving credit to the players for their talent and dedication, but also specifically praising the parents, coaches, and league staff. It acknowledges that these kinds of achievements require serious commitment from the whole community. In a procedural move, the resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to send official copies of this commendation to the Summerlin South president, Chris Mallory, and manager, TJ Fechser. Essentially, it ensures the team gets a framed copy for the trophy case.

Real-World Impact: Community Morale

Since this is a purely congratulatory resolution, it doesn't change any laws, spend any money, or create any new regulations. For the average person, the impact is minimal, but positive. It’s the government performing a ceremonial function that boosts community morale. For the players and their families, it’s a permanent, official recognition of a massive achievement—a cool piece of history that validates years of early mornings, long practices, and travel expenses. It’s a reminder that sometimes, policy just means giving a well-deserved pat on the back.