Youth Soccer Month

Proclamation
By the Governor of Alabama

WHEREAS, Youth Soccer Month is dedicated to increasing awareness of the benefits of playing youth soccer in America; and

WHEREAS, Youth Soccer Month communicates the importance of physical activity, fitness and exercise and a link to good health; and

WHEREAS, Youth Soccer Month will be comprised of a month long fixture of national and grassroots activities designed to raise awareness of the physical fitness, psychological and social benefits of participating in the game; and

WHEREAS, the Alabama Soccer Association is proud to support this effort and further the goals of Youth Soccer Month, by communicating the messages of fun, family, friendship and fitness; and

WHEREAS, the Alabama Soccer Association will emphasize soccer as the number one participation sport in America and a leading contributor to the healthy lifestyle of millions of American families and highlighting the various programs available to children interested in participating in soccer, including inner city, special needs, recreational and elite soccer programs:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim September 2015, as

Youth Soccer Month

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 1st day of September 2015.

Robert Bentley
Governor