HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/03/2022 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 2022 AS NATIONAL TENNIS
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on May 21, 1881, the USTA, originally known as the United States National Lawn
Tennis Association, was founded in New York City, New York, to create rules and standards for the emerging
game of lawn tennis; and
WHEREAS, the USTA is the nonprofit, national governing body for tennis in the United States, and
leads the promotion and growth of the sport at every level of play, from beginners to professionals at the US
Open; and is largest tennis organization in the world, with over 700,000 members from every corner of the
country; and
WHEREAS, the USTA proudly partners with local Fort Collins tennis programs to showcase the
important health, social, and educational benefits of tennis, and make the sport available to everyone,
regardless of age, environment, condition, or ability, through its USTA Adaptive grants; and
WHEREAS, the latest research by the Physical Activity Council shows that tennis participation
increased by 27.9 percent over the last two years with 22.6 million Americans playing tennis in 2021, the
highest number of players since the PAC study began in 2007; and
WHEREAS, by increasing the accessibility of tennis for citizens of Fort Collins of all ages and
ability, the USTA has contributed to making our community happier and healthier; and
WHEREAS, USTA has declared the month of May as National Tennis Month to encourage players,
organizations, facilities, retailers, tennis manufacturers and more to promote local programs and activities, at
parks and facilities to showcase tennis and spread the word about the sport and its benefits, and to help players
and non-players alike find courts and play opportunities in their communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jeni Arndt, Mayor of Fort Collins, Colorado proclaim May 2022, as
NATIONAL TENNIS MONTH
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins
this 3rd day of May, A.D. 2022.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk