CITY OF FRESNO
Office of Councilmember Brandon Vang
__________________________________________ __________________________________________ JERRY P. DYER, Honorable Mayor NELSON ESPARZA, Council President
__________________________________________ __________________________________________ TYLER MAXWELL, Council Vice President ANNALISA PEREA, Councilmember, District 1
__________________________________________ __________________________________________ MIKE KARBASSI, Councilmember, District 2 MIGUEL ARIAS, Councilmember, District 3
__________________________________________ __________________________________________ BRANDON VANG, Councilmember, District 5 NICK RICHARDSON, Councilmember, District 6
WHEREAS, John F. Kennedy Middle School, the newest and second middle school in Sanger Unified, serves seventh and eighth graders by providing foundational skills and opportunities to discover potential. Middle grades are a crucial time for development, and JFK Middle School is committed to meeting student needs by building a safe and inclusive environment that fosters gro wth and belonging; and
WHEREAS, JFK Middle School’s very first seventh grade class was welcomed in August 2025 . After receiving approval from the Central Valley Athletic League to compete against other districts in the Central Valley, the school’s seventh grade Boys Volleyball began playing. During the Spring season, the team achieved a total of sixteen wins after playing against each participating school twice; and
WHEREAS, in early May, the JFK Middle School team played against Thomas Jefferson Middle School for playoffs and against Washington Academic for the Championship, with a total of 18 wins and 0 losses for the season. Additionally, the Boys Volleyball team won two weekend tournaments against seventh and eighth grade teams, both at the Edison Tiger - Middle School Boys Volleyball Tournament and the Madera South High School Stallion Boys Volleyball Middle School Tournament; and
WHEREAS, JFK Middle School’s Boys Volleyball team has demonstrated the countless hours of hard work they put into practice, and the results of this season highlight their dedication, passion, and athletic talent. As the first seventh grade class at JFK Middle School, the team reached an incredible milestone within the school’s very first year of instruction; and WHEREAS, head Coach Will Va and Assistant Coach Kelly Vang have played a vital role in the success of the JFK Middle School Boys Volleyball team through their leadership, mentorship, and dedication to student-athlete development. Coach Va has also served as head coach for the school’s football and girls basketball teams, while Coach Vang served as head coach for the girls volleyball team. Together, their commitment to excellence, teamwork, and supporting students both on and off the court has made a meaningful impact on the school community; and WHEREAS, JFK Middle School and the seventh grade Boys Volleyball Team have brought immense pride to students and families of the City of Fresno and the Central Valley, through their remarkable achievements. Their hard work, determination, and commitment to excellence serve as an outstanding example and inspiration for future classes and generations in the City of Fresno.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, that we, Mayor Jerry P. Dyer and the Fresno City Council, do hereby proclaim June 4th, 2026, as:
“John F. Kennedy CVAL Champions – Boys Volleyball”
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 Fourth Day of June of the Year Two Thousand and Twenty-Six.
John F. Kennedy CVAL Champions – Boys Volleyball
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