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This resolution congratulates Kathy Veroni, a distinguished softball coach from Illinois, on receiving the 2025 Humanitarian Award from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). The resolution highlights Veroni's remarkable 34-year coaching career at Western Illinois University, during which she achieved 869 wins, 11 conference championships, and led her team to multiple national tournaments. It also recognizes her significant contributions to softball, including her leadership roles in the NFCA, her induction into four halls of fame, and her publication of coaching books. Beyond her athletic achievements, the resolution notes Veroni's community involvement, such as her work as a master gardener with the GIFT garden in Macomb, which has provided thousands of pounds of food to the local community. The resolution formally congratulates Veroni and calls for a copy of the resolution to be presented to her as a symbol of respect and esteem, acknowledging her lifelong dedication to coaching, mentorship, and community service.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=567&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104