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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
19-323
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
November 1, 2012
To recognize and honor the Washington Nationals on their winning season and trip to the Major League Baseball playoffs, and to declare October 2, 2012 as “Washington Nationals Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, the Washington Nationals moved to Washington, D.C. in 2005;
WHEREAS, the Washington Nationals were purchased by the Lerner Family from Major League Baseball in 2006;
WHEREAS, the Washington Nationals moved to a new stadium in 2008;
WHEREAS, the Washington Nationals are champions of the National League East; and
WHEREAS, Washington, D.C. has a baseball team in FIRST PLACE for the first time since 1933 when the Washington Senators won the pennant and 1948 when the Homestead Grays won the Negro National League pennant;
WHEREAS, the Washington Nationals continue to display their NATITUDE, showing tremendous skill, spirit, and athletic achievement on the field;
WHEREAS, as of October 1st, The Washington Nationals have a regular season record of 96-64 with 2 games remaining;
WHEREAS, the Washington Nationals are truly winners in every meaningful way; and
WHEREAS, the Washington Nationals are READY for the playoffs.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Washington Nationals 2012 Season Celebration Recognition Resolution of 2012”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia salutes the Washington Nationals for their spirit and countless achievements in advancing sporting excellence in Washington, D.C. and recognizes its role in elevating our city to prominence in Major League Baseball.
Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia declares October 2, 2012 to be “Washington Nationals Day” in celebration of the Washington Nationals winning season.
Sec.4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
