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Whereas, Mayor Snider is proud to partner with the United States Conference of
Mayors and Major League Baseball to recognize April as Play Ball month in Tigard;
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Whereas, during "Play Ball Month," Mayors across the nation are celebrating baseball ``
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baseball-related activities; and
Whereas, playing catch, running bases in the backyard, playing a game during a
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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 j
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Whereas, in keeping with the enjoyment to be found in our national pastime, Opening ##ii4
m� ..e.. Day for Tigard Little League (April 6, 2019) signals the beginning of a season of
ha. enjoyment in city parks and school fields; and
Whereas, the Tigard City Council and residents recognize the importance andit� x.
influence of the sport of baseball and support its ability to produce countless family and
community bonding experiences for a diversity of cultures which reinforces its label as
America's Pastime.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that I, Jason B. Snider, Mayor of the City of
Tigard, Oregon, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2019 as, �
.; PLAY BALL MONTH
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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. ,.,
Dated this day of 1 2019
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the p
City of Tigard to be affixed. �,, s '
J o . Snider, Mayor �-
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Kelly Burgoyne, Deputy City Recorder
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