Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Week

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame was created by an act of the legislature in 1967; and

    

WHEREAS, the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Museum is a magnificent state treasure dedicated to the celebration and preservation of our state’s exceptional sports heritage; and

WHEREAS, the superb achievements of the present 314 inductees, the commitment to their dreams and their ability to overcome all obstacles, serves as an inspiration to all Alabamians, particularly school groups from all over the state that visit the Hall of Fame at no cost to them, through the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Outreach Program; and

WHEREAS, the 45th class of outstanding sports personalities will be enshrined during the Induction Banquet on May 18, 2013; and

WHEREAS, activities will also include the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Foundation Great Sports Getaway Reception on Friday, May 17 and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Breakfast Saturday, May 18:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the week of May 12 through May 18, 2013, as

Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Week

in the state of the Alabama and salute the excellent class of sports greats to be inducted into this state’s outstanding Sports Hall of Fame.

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 17th day of April 2012.

                        

Robert Bentley, Governor