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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-02-24 97-129 RESOLVE9)-129 COIIRCIL ACTION Date: 2-24-97 Item No.__ Item/eobjecG RBROLVB, Proclaiming February 25, 1997 as Women in Athletics Day in the City of Bangor Responsible Department: City Council Commentary: The attached Resolve has been requested by Council Chair Blanchette. On February 25th, there will be a ceremony honoring various women athletes and recognizing Women in Athletics Day at the Bangor Athletic Club. Certainly, one of the major changes in sports has been the emergence of women's athletics, Locally, this has been seen at the elementary, high school, and college level. It seems appropriate for the Council to recognize this change and the women, both current and past, who have been responsible for it. Nanager'a Counts: Associated Information: RESOLVE Budget Approval: Legal Approval: CITY SOLZCITO introduced For Passage First Reading Pageof Referral Assigned to Councilor Sullivan Feb nary 24, 1997 91-1�9 i CITY OF BANGOR Proclaiming February 25, 1997 as Women in Athletics Day (TITLE,) OIUet........_....._....._..._...._...._....._.._..._.._... _......................._... ........ _.._.. in the City of Bangor By Na City Gromit aro Coy of Ban . RBBBLVED, _ WHEREAS, over theyears, woman's athletics has taken on increased importance and significance in the sports world, locally, regionally, and on a nationwide basis; and WHEREAS, there bas been continued growth as women's athletics including both direct participation by women athletes as well as increased spectator interest; and WHEREAS, w the Crotow Bangor Area, this growth and interest in women's athletics is exemplified by the many successes of local high school teams, College and university teams, competing both in individual as well as team sports; and WHEREAS, through their effmts and successes, local women athletes provide positive role models and encouragement for younger women in the Greater Bangor mea; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE BANGOR C= COIINCB., THAT: Febmary 25, 199] is hereby proclaimed as Women in Athletics Day in the City of Burger. The City Council magoius and applauds the efforts and accomplishments of all women participating in athletic events, endeavors and pursuits and hereby aromages all woman to became =lively involved and benefit form athletic =Nvities. Prosed and approved this the 24th of February, 1997. IN CITY COUNCIL February 24, 1997 9)-129 Passed a e s o L r Q Y CL Proclaimiam February 25. 1997 as Women n Athletics Day in the City of Bangor OR v MAUMMOMMIMMO