Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Week

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame was created by an act of the legislature in 1967; and

 

WHEREAS, the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Museum is a magnificent state treasure dedicated to the celebration and preservation of our state’s exceptional sports heritage; and

WHEREAS, the superb achievements of the present 298 inductees, the commitment to their dreams and their ability to overcome all obstacles, serves as an inspiration to all Alabamians, particularly school groups from all over the state that visit the Hall of Fame at no cost to them, through the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Outreach Program; and

WHEREAS, the 43rd class of outstanding sports personalities will be enshrined during the Induction Banquet May 21; and

WHEREAS, activities will also include the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Foundation Great Sports Getaway Reception on Friday, May 20 and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Breakfast Saturday, May 21:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim May 15-May 21, 2011, as

Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Week

in the state of the Alabama and salute the excellent class of sports greats to be inducted into this state’s outstanding Sports Hall of Fame.

 

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 6th day of May 2011.

 

      

Governor Robert Bentley