Mayor Declares April 11 BayHawks Day in Erie
April 1, 2009 - NBA G League (G League)
Erie BayHawks News Release
ERIE - City of Erie Mayor Joe Sinnott today issued a proclamation declaring Saturday, April 11, 2009, Erie BayHawks Day, during a press conference at City Hall. The date will mark the team's final regular season game at the Tullio Arena versus the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
"The level of excitement about the team and the caliber of play on the court is way beyond my expectations," said Mayor Sinnott. "I hope the people of Erie will pack the place and jam the Tullio Arena for the final game of the season."
Mayor Sinnott presented the players, Coach John Treloar, Assistant Ben McDonald and team president Ron Sertz with copies of the proclamation during the ceremony. The proclamation declares the players and coaches as "adopted citizens of this great city."
To thank the Mayor for his ongoing, vocal support of the team, the BayHawks presented their "# 1 Fan" with a team signed basketball to mark the occasion.
[Proclamation Copy Below]
By virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Erie,
I do hereby issue this proclamation designating
April 11, 2009 ERIE BAYHAWKS DAY
WHEREAS, after many months of evaluation and negotiation, the NBA Developmental League chose Erie as the ideal site for one of two expansion franchises created for the 2008-2009 season; and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2008, the Erie BayHawks kicked off an inaugural season that has provided a new level of sports entertainment for the Erie Community; and
WHEREAS, major college and NBA basketball stars have thrilled thousands of Erie fans with their top-notch talent and fast paced "to the hoop" style of basketball; and
WHEREAS, Coaches John Treloar and Ben McDonald, along with players Erik Daniels, Jackie Manuel, Ivan Harris, Maureece Rice, Oliver Lafayette, Tony Bethal, Jarvis Gunter, Darian Townes and Tejay Anderson as well as athletic trainer, Keith Grubbs have worked tirelessly throughout the season to give Erie a top quality team that we could be of; and
WHEREAS, the Erie BayHawks have become a part of the Erie community and the players and coaches will from hereon be a part of Erie sports history as well as adopted citizens of this great city; and
WHEREAS, the people of Erie wish to show the Erie BayHawks, players, coaches, owners and staff how much we appreciate the excitement and joy you have brought to Erie fans, both young and old throughout the season and how proud we are to have you as a part of our community;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joseph E. Sinnott, Mayor of the City of Erie, do hereby proclaim April 11, 2009 to be
ERIE BAYHAWKS DAY
in the City of Erie and encourage our citizens to recognize the players, coaches, owners and staff for the contributions and commitment they have made to the Erie community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I __________________________
have set my hand and seal on JOSEPH E. SINNOTT
this 1st day of April, 2009 Mayor
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