Masters Games of Alabama Week

Proclamation

By the Governor of Alabama

WHEREAS, the 26th Masters Games of Alabama will be held October 10th, through October 13th, 2016, in Trussville, 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, organizations and businesses including the Alabama Department of Senior Services, the Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness & Sports, Trussville Parks and Recreation Department, the City of Trussville, Department of Aging Services, Viva Medical Care and Area Agencies on Aging have shown their support for the Masters Games; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of Alabama recognize the importance of physical fitness and nurturing active and constructive leisure habits in developing, not only the physical aspects 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 10th, through October 14th, 2016, 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 28th day of September 2016.

Robert Bentley

Governor