Masters Games of Alabama Week

WHEREAS, the 22nd Masters Games of Alabama will be held October 15 through October 18, 2012 in Valley, Alabama; and

WHEREAS, the Masters Games of Alabama is a competition for persons ages 50 years and older, who participate in sporting events including golf, checkers, shuffleboard, swimming, tennis, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, track and many more; and

WHEREAS, organizations and businesses including Valley Parks and Recreation Department, the City of Valley, Department of Aging Services, Alabama Department of Senior Services, Area Agencies on Aging, Charter Bank, and the Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness have shown their support of the Games; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of the state of Alabama recognize the importance of physical fitness and nurturing active and constructive leisure habits in developing not only the physical aspect of health, but also the mental and emotional aspect; and

WHEREAS, recognizing physical fitness is a lifelong pursuit encompassing all ages and all levels of athletic ability:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the week of October 15 through October 18, 2012 as

Masters Games of Alabama Week

in the state of Alabama.

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 20th day of September 2012.

 

      

Robert Bentley, Governor