Masters Games of Alabama Week

Proclamation
By the Governor of Alabama

WHEREAS, the 25th Masters Games of Alabama will be held October 5 through October 8, 2015, in Oxford, Alabama; and

WHEREAS, the Masters Games of Alabama is a competition for individuals 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, organization and businesses including Oxford Parks and Recreation Department, the City of Oxford, Department of Aging Services, Alabama Department of Senior Services, Area Agencies on Aging, and the Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness & Sports have shown their support for 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 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 October 5 through 8, 2015, 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 14th day of September 2015.

Robert Bentley
Governor