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a Ceremonial Resolution
20-92
In the Council of the District of Columbia
September 17, 2013
To recognize the Washington Kastles for their historic 34-game winning streak, the 34th win recorded on July 9, 2013, and for setting a national record among professional sports teams for most consecutive wins.
WHEREAS, in 2008, Mark D. Ein founded the Washington Kastles, and remains the owner today;
WHEREAS, the Washington Kastles played their first match in downtown District of Columbia on July 8, 2008, and finished their inaugural season with a 6-8 overall record;
WHEREAS, in 2009, the Kastles won their first World TeamTennis (“WTT”) Championship;
WHEREAS, in 2011, the Kastles won all 16 of their matches, including the WTT Finals, to become the first team in the 36-year history of the league to complete a perfect season;
WHEREAS, in 2011, the Kastles Stadium at The Wharf was built in Southwest, D.C., and serves as the home stadium for the Washington Kastles;
WHEREAS, in 2012, the Kastles completed an unprecedented second straight undefeated season, winning their third WTT title and increasing their unbeaten run to 32 matches; and
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, the Washington Kastles won their 34th consecutive match, defeating the Boston Lobsters 25-12, breaking the pro team sports record of 33 wins in a row by the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers, and setting the longest winning streak in major U.S. pro sports history.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Washington Kastles 34-Game Winning Streak Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the Washington Kastles and their contribution to sports and to the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
