18-hbba-2000 PROCLAMATION NO. 2000-18
WHEREAS The sport of baseball expresses the heart and character of America, and for many years has been properly recognized as our Nation's pastime; and
WHEREAS Dixie Youth Baseball is a program of service to the youth of our community, dedicated to teaching sportsmanship and the competitive will to win, as well as furthering physical
fitness and well being through healthful association with other youngsters under proper leadership; and
WHEREAS Players, managers, coaches, officials, parents, umpires, and countless others work together in an atmosphere of wholesome community activity to provide valuable training for
the participants, and entertainment for the spectators; and
WHEREAS It is fitting that we recognize the adults who give so freely of their time and energy, and whose only reward is the satisfaction of providing young people the opportunity to
enjoy baseball and to learn the basic ideals of fair play and good sportsmanship; and it is also fitting that we commend the young athletes who are developing their potential in so many
ways by participating in this program; and
WHEREAS Huntsville will be the host for two District Tournaments and the State 14-year old Boys State Tournament beginning on July 1;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as the Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas, that:
JULY 2000
is hereby designated as:
DIXIE TOURNAMENT MONTH
in our community, urging all citizens to recognize the importance of the Dixie Youth organization in the development of our youth.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 14th day of June 2000.
WILLIAM B. GREEN, MAYOR