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PROCLAMATION
CHUBBUCK
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Whereas, On May 21, 1881, the USTA, originally known as the United States National Lawn Tennis
Association, was founded in New York City, New York, to create rules and standards for the emerging game
of lawn tennis; and
Whereas, The USTA is the nonprofit, national governing body for tennis in the United States, and leads the
promotion and growth of the sport at every level of play, from beginners to professionals at the US Open; and
Whereas, The USTA is the largest tennis organization in the world, with over 550,000 members from every
corner of the country; and
Whereas, The USTA proudly partners with local tennis programs to showcase the important health, social,
and educational benefits of tennis, and make the sport available to everyone, regardless of age, environment,
condition, or ability, through its USTA Adaptive grants; and
Whereas, The latest research by the Physical Activity Council shows that more than 27.3 million Americans
played tennis in 2025, an unprecedented 6.2 percent increase in participation over 2024 and the highest
number of players since the PAC study began in 2007; and
Whereas, By increasing the accessibility of tennis for citizens of [insert name of city] of all ages and abilities,
the USTA has contributed to making our community happier and healthier; and
Whereas,USTA has declared the month of May as National Tennis Month to encourage players, organizations,
facilities, retailers, tennis manufacturers and more to promote local programs and activities, at parks and
facilities to showcase tennis and spread the word about the sport and its benefits, and to help players and non -
players alike find courts and play opportunities in their communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rodney T. Burch, Mayor of the City of Chubbuck, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as
National Tennis Month
and hereby urge the citizens of Chubbuck, Idaho to become aware of and support National Tennis Month.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby set my hand and
caused the seal of our city to be affixed, this 30th day of
April, in the year two thousand and twenty-six.
Rodney T. rch, Mayor
City of Chubbuck