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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-101
N THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
September 22, 2015
To recognize and honor the Washington Kastles and its owner Mark Ein as representatives of the District of Columbia’s finest living monument to professionalism, team work, caring, and community service.
WHEREAS, the Washington Kastles played the 2014 and 2015 seasons indoors at George Washington University’s Charles E. Smith Center;
WHEREAS, in 2015, a new attendance record was set at over 4,200 when an additional seating section was offered for sale to a sold-out match, and the additional seating section sold out in less than one day;
WHEREAS, Mark Ein, a long-time Washington, D.C. resident and business owner had
the vision to create the Washington Kastles franchise and Kastles Stadium in the center of the city as well as the energy and the skills to bring it to reality in a first-class manner so that so many local citizens could benefit;
WHEREAS, the Washington Kastles demonstrate Mark Ein’s deep commitment to the city, its community, and numerous local charities over a long period of time;
WHEREAS, the 2015 Washington Kastles captured their fifth World Team Tennis (“WTT”) championship and stand alone with 5 consecutive WTT titles;
WHEREAS, the WTT championship team roster included Murphy Jensen, Head Coach, Martina Hingis, 2012 and 2013 Female MVP, Venus Williams Sam Querrey, Denis Kudla, Madison Brengle, Leander Paes, 2015 Finals MVP, Anastasia Rodionova, 2015 Female co-MVP, and Rajeev Ram; and
WHEREAS, through Kastle Community outreach efforts since the team’s inaugural 2008 season, Mark Ein and the franchise have provided cash and donated goods, including tickets, racquets, and merchandise, to local charities, youth groups, and children; and
WHEREAS, among the many beneficiaries are The Boys and Girls Clubs, The Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, District of Columbia Public Schools, DC CAP, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Washington Tennis and Education Foundation.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that the Council of the District of Columbia salutes the Washington Kastles and Mark Ein for their dedication, passion, and persevering spirit in advancing sporting excellence in Washington, D.C., and elevating our city to prominence in professional tennis, and declares September 4, 2015 as “Washington Kastles Day” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 2. This resolution may be cited as the “Washington Kastles Recognition Resolution of 2015".
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
