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PLAY BALL MONTH
Whereas, Mayor Cook is proud to partner with the United States Conference of I `�
Mayors and Major League Baseball to recognize April as Play Ball month in Tigard; I
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Whereas, during "Play Ball Month," Mayors across the nation are celebrating baseball
with the goal of strengthening bonds between families and communities through3
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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 ander
t. sense of belonging that baseball has brought to Americans for decades; and }
f Whereas, in keeping with the enjoyment to be found in our national pastime, Opening i f
"-' Day for Tigard Little League (April 7, 2018) signals the beginning of a season of t. x.
enjoyment in city parks and school fields; and
5 ,F 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 t }
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community r ity bonding experiences for a diversity of cultures which reinforces its label as ! h
America's Pastime.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that I, John L. Cook, Mayor of the City of
x Tigard, Oregon, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2018 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, �?
g leadership and sportsmanship to people of all ages and how it continues to be a part of
the fabric of our community. ! .
Dated this day of G 2018
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Tigard to be affixed. E
John L',Cook, Mayor � d
City of Tigard
Attest: �R
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Carol Krager, City Recorder
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