HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-0121.PROCLAMATIONWHEREAS,
PROCLAMATION
the history of women in sports is rich and long, but there has been little
national recognition of the significance of women's athletic
achievements; and
WHEREAS,
women's athletics is one of the most effective avenues available through
which women in America may develop self-discipline, initiative,
confidence, and leadership skills; and
the bonds built between girls and women through athletics helps to break
down the social barriers of racism and prejudice, and the communication
and cooperation skills learned play a key role in the athlete's
contributions at home, at work, and to society; and
the number of funded research projects focusing on the specific needs of
women athletes is limited and the information provided by these projects
is imperative to the health and performance of future women athletes;
and
WHEREAS, this year's theme is "There Are No Limits"
NOW, Tltl*~REFORE, I, Catherine M. Golden, Mayor of the City of Ashland, do
hereby proclaim
FEBR UAR Y 5, 1998
GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY
in the City of Ashland, and call upon all citizens to recognize the important role
women's athletics play in the development of young women throughout the state.
Dated this 20th day of January, 1998.
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
Catherine M. Golden, Mayor