PRINTER'S NO. 710
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
131
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY V. BROWN, MURT, COHEN, KIRKLAND, MUSTIO,
MACKENZIE, MILLARD, BISHOP, HARHART, KIM, HENNESSEY,
DONATUCCI, LONGIETTI, DAVIS, ROSS, KINSEY, READSHAW, WHEELAND
AND THOMAS, FEBRUARY 26, 2015
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing March 10, 2015, as "World Tennis Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, "World Tennis Day" was first launched by the
International Tennis Federation and StarGames on March 4, 2013;
and
WHEREAS, The purpose of "World Tennis Day" is to promote the
sport of tennis and to increase participation among young
players around the globe; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 90 countries support and participate
in "World Tennis Day," including the United States; and
WHEREAS, The highlight of "World Tennis Day" will be the BNP
Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden, featuring well-known
tennis players such as Roger Federer, Grigor Dimitrov, Monica
Seles and Gabriela Sabatini; and
WHEREAS, The 2015 BNP Paribas Showdown will raise money for
tennis programs sponsored by the United States Tennis
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Association Foundation benefiting under-resourced youth,
individuals with disabilities and ill and injured service
members, veterans and their families; and
WHEREAS, Tennis is an excellent source of exercise and
physical activity; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 17 million people play tennis in the
United States; and
WHEREAS, Athletes across this Commonwealth play tennis for
enjoyment and competition; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize March
10, 2015, as "World Tennis Day" in Pennsylvania.
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