STATE OF ALABAMA

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BOB RILEY
Governor
 

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National Gymnastics Day, 2003
By the Governor of the State of Alabama
A Proclamation
July 31, 2003

WHEREAS, collectively, our nation strives to encourage greatness and achievement in our young people; and

WHEREAS, National Gymnastics Day, presented by Mrs. Smith’s Fliplt Cake, seeks to introduce the value of physical fitness for every age, race, gender and ability level; and

WHEREAS, Gymnastics provides a great foundation and offers skills for a lifetime; and

WHEREAS, USA Gymnastics is celebrating National Gymnastics Day on August 2, 2003 to help bring attention to the sport of gymnastics and to encourage and promote physical fitness; and

WHEREAS, on National Gymnastics Day, gymnastics clubs across the United States partner with USA Gymnastics to heighten the visibility of the sport and encourage participation at the grassroots level; and

WHEREAS, participation in gymnastics is a fun way to build strength, flexibility and coordination and enhance self-esteem and goal-setting abilities; and

WHEREAS, National Gymnastics Day aims to serve the greater community ideals to provide comfort to children who are unable to provide for themselves by raising funds and awareness for the Children’s Miracle Network:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bob Riley, Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim August 2, 2003, as National Gymnastics Day in the State of Alabama and encourage the citizens of Alabama to show their support.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND and the Great Seal of the Governor’s Office at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 31st day of July 2003.

Bob Riley

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