Mayor Hawkins-Manuelian | Vice Mayor Lewis | Councilmember Widmer | Councilmember DeGolia | Councilmember Holland Town of Atherton
Proclamation
IN HONOR OF THE MENLO COLLEGE WOMEN’S
WRESTLING TEAM
WHEREAS, at the NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championship on March 9, 2024, in Jamestown, North Dakota, the Menlo College Oaks secured their second NAIA team title; and
WHEREAS, fifth-year senior Tavia Heidelberg-Tillotson claimed her first individual national championship, capping an undefeated 24-0 seas; and WHEREAS, President Steven Weiner noted the “incredible hard work, sacrifice, and talent that goes into securing a national championship” when he acknowledged the remarkable achievement of the young women on the Menlo College team; and WHEREAS, Coach Michael Ayala's exceptional leadership guided the team to victory, earning recognition as Cascade Collegiate Conference, NWCA, and NAIA Coach of the Year.
NOW, THEREFORE, AS MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF ATHERTON, AND ON BEHALF OF THE ATHERTON CITY COUNCIL, do hereby proclaim April 17, 2024, as a day to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Menlo College Oaks at the NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championship. Let us commend their dedication, talent, and teamwork, and extend our heartfelt congratulations to the team, Coach Ayala, and all involved.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the Town of Atherton to
be affixed this 17
th day of April, 2024.
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Diana Hawkins-Manuelian, Mayor
Town of Atherton