HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Play Ball Proclamation - Word - 07.31.2015PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the sport of baseball is America’s national pastime; and
WHEREAS, the United States Conference of Mayors and Major League Baseball has come
together to recognize August as Play Ball Month; and
WHEREAS, Play Ball Month encourages families and communities to participate in the
game of baseball, thus creating a sustainable enthusiasm for the game; and
WHEREAS, cities across the country will be coming together during the month of August
to support the growth of baseball; and
WHEREAS, the sport of baseball has produced countless family and community bonding
experiences; and
WHEREAS, the sport of baseball has taught our youth valuable life lessons of teamwork,
perseverance, leadership and sportsmanship; and
WHEREAS, the sport of baseball has formed a diverse culture showcasing a snapshot of
where America stands today; and
WHEREAS, the sport of baseball provides a proud sense of belonging to something bigger
than oneself.
NOW, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Cupertino, do hereby
proclaim August 2015 as Play Ball Month
and encourage Cupertino residents to recognize the importance and influence of the sport
of baseball.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Cupertino to be affixed this Saturday, August Twenty-Ninth, Two Thousand and Fifteen.
Rod Sinks, Mayor