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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
June 2, 2015
To recognize and honor the Washington Wizards on their winning season, trip to the National Basketball Association playoffs, and advancing to the second round of the playoffs for the second time since 2005.
WHEREAS, in 1997, under the ownership of the legendary Abe Pollin, the Washington Bullets officially became the Washington Wizards;
WHEREAS, in 1997, the Washington Wizards moved to the then MCI Center, now the Verizon Center, in downtown Washington, D.C.;
WHEREAS, in 2010, Ted Leonsis completed a deal to purchase a majority share of the Washington Wizards and Verizon Center from the Pollin family;
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2015, Washington Wizards point guard John Wall was named as an East starter for the 2015 NBA All-Star Game, his second All-Star selection and the first Washington Wizards player to be voted into the NBA All Star Game as a starter since 2007;
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2015, the Washington Wizards finished the 2014-2015 regular NBA season with a 46-36 record, tallying the most wins for the franchise since the 1978-79 season;
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2015, John Wall set the Wizards playoff record with 17 assists in a 117-106 victory over the Toronto Raptors;
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2015, the Washington Wizards defeated the Toronto Raptors by a score of 125-94, thus winning the postseason series between the 2 teams, 4-0, and advancing to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the second time since 2005;
WHEREAS, the 4 games series sweep of the Toronto Raptors marked the first 4-game playoff sweep in Wizards franchise history, a period spanning 54 seasons;
WHEREAS, on May 3, 2015, the Washington Wizards defeated the Atlanta Hawks to become the 1st team ever to win the opening game of a series on the road for 4 consecutive series;
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2015, despite an inspiring and valiant effort, the Washington Wizards lost to the Atlanta Hawks, thus ending their season but providing hope for a rich basketball future in the District;
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2015, Washington Wizards point guard John Wall was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team, becoming the ninth player in franchise history to be named to an all-defensive team;
WHEREAS, the Washington Wizards are truly winners in every meaningful way; and
WHEREAS, the excitement stirred, the overwhelming fan support and commitment will carry on, and the Wizards will continue to grow individually and as a team.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that the Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the Washington Wizards and their contribution to sports and to the District of Columbia.
Sec. 2. This resolution may be cited as the “Washington Wizards 2014-2015 Season Celebration Recognition Resolution of 2015”.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
