PRINTER'S NO. 3059
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
646
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY BIZZARRO, LONGIETTI, MARKOSEK, MURT, FREEMAN,
DONATUCCI, FLYNN, PICKETT, HARKINS, KENYATTA, SCHLOSSBERG,
MERSKI, SAINATO, NEILSON, EVERETT, BERNSTINE, READSHAW,
HOWARD, DEASY, DELLOSO, HILL-EVANS, DeLUCA, SCHMITT, SONNEY,
MILLARD AND ROEBUCK, DECEMBER 18, 2019
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, DECEMBER 18, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Urging Major League Baseball to revise its plan to eliminate
affiliation with three Minor League Baseball teams in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Residents of this Commonwealth enjoy all levels of
baseball, from tee ball to the major leagues; and
WHEREAS, Minor League Baseball teams provide affordable
family entertainment for all ages and offer fans a chance to see
up and coming stars on their way to Major League Baseball or the
chance to see a recovering major league player; and
WHEREAS, Sadly, Major League Baseball is currently
considering eliminating its affiliation with 42 minor league
teams, three of which are located in Pennsylvania: the Erie
SeaWolves, the State College Spikes and the Williamsport
Crosscutters; and
WHEREAS, These teams are major economic drivers to
communities in this Commonwealth, providing jobs and tax revenue
while benefiting local business from the flow of people shopping
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