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To: Jean Hyduchak
Subject: RE: International Pickleball Week Proclamation! MAY 0 5 2016
From: Jean Hyduchak , 1
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 3:42 PM
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Cc: Jean Hyduchak
Subject: Fwd: International Pickleball Week Proclamation!
This could and should be us. What an opportunity for San Luis Obispo and our tourist bureau.
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Steve Sidwell"
Subject: International Pickleball Week Proclamation!
Date: May 3, 2016 at 10:36:40 PM PDT
To: "Steve Sidwell"
Ladies & Gentlemen,
Attached (and below!), I am pleased to present the proclamation signed by Mayor Steve Martin declaring the
week of May 9-15, 2016 as International Pickleball Week in Paso Robles, CA. The presentation took place
during the May 3rd City Council meeting, with all Council members present, as well as representatives from
the Paso Robles Recreation Department. Barbara Ferguson, President of the Paso Robles Pickleball Club & I
accepted on behalf of the Club, with several other Club members in attendance. This is indeed a significant
proclamation for Paso Robles Pickleball Club, The City of Paso Robles, The Paso Robles Rec Dept, the USAPA &
the pickleball community in general so please join us in accepting this proclamation on their behalf!
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PROCLAMATION
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INTERNATIONAL PICKLEBALL WEEK
May 9-15, 2016
WHEREAS, the sport of Pickleball is rapidly growing in popularity across the country, gaining diverse participants ranging from school-
age children to senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, Pickleball is played on a badminton -sized court with a lowered net where players volley and perforated plastic ball over the
net with paddles that are twice as large as those used in ping pong; and
WHEREAS, organized under the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA), the sport of Pickleball can be enjoyed by all skill levels, from
those just learning the sport to experienced, competitive players. Regardless of skill level, the game fosters a friendly, social atmosphere and
encourages a healthy lifestyle; and
WHEREAS, USAPA, established in 2005 and run by a volunteer board of directors, maintains Pickleball's official rules, sanctions
tournaments, provides player rankings and hosts the National Pickleball Tournament. USAPA provides assistance to its members
through 1200 local Ambassadors nationwide, traininggrants, physical education programs in schools, and industry outreach; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, the City of Paso Robles, in conjunction with the Rec Department and the Paso Robles Pickleball Club, with over
100 members, inaugurated five dedicated Pickleball courts in Centennial Park and have jointly developed an active, local Pickleball
program, to include the Annual Paso Robles Pickleball Tournament drawing many player -visitors from a number of states across the
country; and
WHEREAS, the City of Paso Robles is proud to join in the effort to promote healthy activities such as Pickleball that encourages residents
of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to come together and enjoy sportsmanship and healthy competition
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED I, Steve Martin, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of Paso Robles,
California, do hereby proclaim the week of May 9" through May 15', 2016 as `International Pickleball Week" in the City of Paso
Robles, California and urge all citizens to join me in promoting the sport of Pickleball throughout our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on this r day of May, 2016
I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of aso Robles to be affixed.
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Steven W. Martin, Mayor
City of El Paso de Robles
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Steve Sidwell
USAPA Co -District Ambassador
California Central Coast
Paso Robles, CA
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