CITY OF FRESNO
___________________________________________ __________________________________________ JERRY P. DYER, Honorable Mayor TYLER MAXWELL, Councilmember, District 4 ____________________________________________ __________________________________________ MIKE KARBASSI, Council President MIGUEL ARIAS, Council Vice President
____________________________________________ __________________________________________ ANNALISA PEREA, Councilmember, District 1 BRANDON VANG, Councilmember, District 5
____________________________________________ __________________________________________ NICK RICHARDSON, Councilmember, District 6 NELSON ESPARZA, Councilmember, District 7
Office of Councilmember Tyler Maxwell
Hereby Recognizes:
Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame
WHEREAS, founded in 1958 by John Voenes and Ed Orman, the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame (FAHOF) has for more than half a century celebrated the athletes, coaches, and community leaders who have shaped Fresno County’s proud athletic legacy, preserving their stories as enduring testaments to excellence and local pride; and
WHEREAS, guided by its mission to recognize and honor outstanding achievement, the FAHOF serves as a living record of our region’s athletic history, enshrining the accomplishments of our most exceptional competitors and reminding us of the determination and resilience that define our community; and
WHEREAS, the individuals honored by the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame are celebrated not only for their athletic success, but also for their leadership , character, and service to our community . They stand as true ambassadors of the Central Valley, whose lives remind us that greatness is measured as much by heart as by victory; and
WHEREAS, through this mission, the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame continues to inspire future generations to pursue their own measure of greatness, teaching that with perseverance, teamwork, and purpose, anything is possible, and that , as in any team sport , our community is strongest when we uplift one another; and
WHEREAS, the FAHOF carries this vision forward through meaningful outreach and education, including school and community programs featuring Hall of Famers, collegiate athletes, and Fresno County professionals who enrich young lives through mentorship and character development; and
WHEREAS, the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame continues to unite our community in celebration of athletic achievement, bringing together generations of athletes, educators, and families whose shared stories of dedication and sportsmanship inspire not only excellence on the field, but integrity, leadership, and pride throughout Fresno.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, Mayor Jerry P. Dyer, and the Fresno City Council do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 6, 2025, as:
“Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame Day”
in the City of Fresno
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the Great Seal of the City of Fresno, California, this 6
th
Day of November of the Year Two Thousand and Twenty-Five.