HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2019-11-04 Item 3B - Proclamation - Seattle Sounders FC Spirit Day on November 10Office of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, 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 the
standard for soccer support in North America, claiming one of the most passionate and
vibrant fan bases in the league and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Seattle Sounders FC has qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs in each of
its first eleven seasons, marking a new league record for the longest all-time postseason
qualification streak; 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, Seattle Sounders FC has qualified for the MLS Cup Final for the 2019
season, easily defeating teams as the Rave Green secured their spot in the finals; and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2019 Seattle Sounders FC will play Toronto FC at
CenturyLink Field for the 2019 MLS Cup; and
WHEREAS, the community of Tukwila strongly supports our hometown team,
Seattle Sounders FC, and wish them success in bringing home the team's second MLS Cup
to Washington State;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby
proclaim Sunday, November 10, 2019 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, 1 urge community
members to wear their Seattle Sounders FC attire and colors as we support our hometown
team. Champions Train in Tukwila!
Presented the 4'1' of November 2019.
an Ekberg, May
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