Proclamation
NATIONAL TENNIS MONTH
United States Tennis Association
WHEREAS, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the nonprofit, national governing body for tennis in the United States, and leads the promotion and growth of the sport at every level of play, from beginners to professionals at the US Open; and WHEREAS, the USTA proudly partners with local tennis programs, including the Love- Love Ripon Tennis Foundation, to showcase the important health, social, and educational benefits of tennis, and make the sport available to everyone, regardless of age, environment, condition, or ability, through its USTA Adaptive grants; and
WHEREAS, the latest research by the Physical Activity Council (PAC) shows that more than 23.8 million Americans played tennis in 2023, the highest number of players since the PAC study began in 2007; and
WHEREAS, the mental and physical health and behavioral benefits of lifelong tennis play are well documented; and
WHEREAS, the cooperation between the USTA, the Love-Love Ripon Tennis Foundation and the City of Ripon will increase the accessibility of tennis for citizens of Ripon of all ages and ability and contribute to making our community happier and healthier; and WHEREAS, the USTA has declared the month of May as National Tennis Month to encourage players, organizations, facilities, retailers, tennis manufacturers and more to promote local programs and activities, at parks and facilities to showcase tennis and spread the word about the sport and its benefits, and to help players and non-players alike find courts and play opportunities in their communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Leo Zuber, Mayor of the City of Ripon proclaim the month of May as National Tennis Month.
FURTHERMORE, the City Council of the City of Ripon, speaking on behalf of all our people, commends this observance to all citizens.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I do hereby set my hand, and cause
the Corporate Seal of the City of Ripon to be affixed this 14th day of May in the year 2024.
LEO ZUBER, Mayor