PROCLAMATION

A PROCLAMATION DECLARING DECEMBER 4^th, 2017 AS NEWBERG WATER POLO TEAM DAY IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS

WHEREAS, the members of the Newberg Boys and Girls Water Polo teams have excelled in their sport,

WHEREAS, since its inception in 1983 the Newberg Boys Water Polo team has won 16 state championships and 28 league championships with their latest victory being their 4^th straight Class 6A state championship on November 11, 2017 in Corvallis, Oregon; and

WHEREAS, since its inception in 1983 the Newberg Girls Water Polo team has won 20 state championships and 26 league championships with their latest victory being the Class 6A state championship on November 11, 2017 in Corvallis, Oregon; and

WHEREAS, Wilson Johnson of the Newberg Boys Water Polo team was named Most Valuable Player and Mackenzie Russell was named Most Valuable Player of the Newberg Girls Water Polo team for the state championship tournament; and

WHEREAS, the teams received guidance and leadership from the Boys Team Captains – Dalton Paskett and Dane Findley and the Girls Team Captains – Grace Kavanagh and Mackenzie Russell; and

WHEREAS, the City of Newberg would like to recognize the achievements of these student athletes for their superior accomplishments; and

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS PROCLAIMED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Newberg, Oregon, that December 4^th, 2017, as

         NEWBERG WATER POLO TEAM DAY

in the City of Newberg and we urge all residents of Newberg to recognize, support and commend these students.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause the Seal of the City of Newberg to be affixed on this 4^th day of December, 2017.

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             Bob Andrews, Mayor