HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2016-12-05 Item 2 - Proclamation - Seattle Sounders FC Spirit Day - December 10WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is proud to be the home of Seattle Sounders
FC's training facility at Starfire Sports; and
WHEREAS, Seattle Sounders FC, which started MLS play in 2009, has set
MLS records for average attendance and has led the league in season ticket sales; and
WHEREAS, Seattle Sounders FC has qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs in
each of its first eight seasons; and
WHEREAS, Seattle Sounders FC has deep ties to our community and provides
strong, positive role models for the young people in Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2016 the Seattle Sounders FC will play Toronto
FC for the MLS Cup at BMO Field in Toronto;
WHEREAS, the community of Tukwila strongly supports our hometown team,
Seattle Sounders FC, and wish them success in bringing home the first ever MLS Cup
to Washington State;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby
proclaim Saturday, December 10, 2016 as:
Seattle Sounders FC Spirit Day
in the City of Tukwila and strongly encourage all community members to join me in
cheering on Seattle Sounders FC in the MLS Cup. Furthermore, I urge community
members to wear their Seattle Sounders FC attire and colors as we support our
hometown team.
Presented this Sch date of Denemher_ 2016_