Play Ball Month arr
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PLAY BALL MONTH
Whereas, Mayor Cook is proud to partner with the United States Conference of
Mayors and Major League Baseball to recognize May as Play Ball month in Tigard;
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t Whereas, during "Play Ball Month," Mayors across the nation are celebrating baseball
R* with the goal of strengthening bonds between families and communities through
baseball-related activities; and
Whereas, playing catch, running bases in the backyard, playing a game during a
family gathering or as part of park and recreation activities reinforces the fun and
sense of belonging that baseball has brought to Americans for decades; and
Whereas, in keeping with the enjoyment to be found in our national pastime, the I
Tigard Little League baseball games during the month of May are a great way to enjoy -
All Star team play that leads to the Little League World Series; and
Whereas, the Tigard City Council and residents recognize the importance and
influence of the sport of baseball and support its ability to produce countless family and i
community bonding experiences for a diversity of cultures which reinforces its label as 1
America's Pastime.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that I, John L. Cook, Mayor of the City of
Tigard, Oregon, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2017 as, _
PLAY BALL MONTH
in Tigard, Oregon and encourage people throughout the city to recognize the influence •
the sport of baseball has had in teaching life lessons of teamwork, perseverance, -
leadership and sportsmanship to people of all ages and how it continues to be a part of ,,,,,
the fabric of our community. �' �f'-`a'
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Dated this �S fday of 2017
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the !!
City of Tigard to be affixed. fir.
Joh Cook, Mayor
City f Tigard !:
Attest:
Carol Krager, City Recor r