HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-22 Proclamation - Seawolves Day Community Pride Day
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is proud to be the home of the two-time Major League Rugby (MLR)
Champions, the Seattle Seawolves; and
WHEREAS, the Seattle Seawolves, which started MLR play in 2018, have set the standard for rugby
support in North America, claiming one of the most passionate and vibrant fan bases in MLR and
beyond; and
WHEREAS, the Seattle Seawolves have qualified for the MLR Playoffs in all but one year of MLR’s
existence and are undefeated in all playoff /championship matches; and
WHEREAS, the Seattle Seawolves have deep ties to our community and provide strong, positive
role models for the young people in Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila values our partnership and relationship with the Seawolves, who
have constantly worked to help make Tukwila a great community to live, work, and play; and
WHEREAS, on Saturday, June 25 the Seattle Seawolves will play Rugby New York in the MLR
Championship; and
WHEREAS, the community of Tukwila strongly supports our hometown team, the Seattle
Seawolves, and wish them success in bringing home the team’s third Major League Rugby
Championship to Tukwila, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest; and
NOW THEREFORE, I, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby proclaim Saturday, June
25, 2022 as:
Seattle Seawolves Community Pride Day
in the City of Tukwila and strongly encourage all community members to join me in cheering on
the Seattle Seawolves in the MLR Championship. Furthermore, I urge community members to
wear their Seattle Seawolves attire and colors as we support our hometown team. Champions
Train in Tukwila!
Presented the 22nd of June 2022.
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Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Office of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington PROCLAMATION