HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Boys in the Boat DayPROCLAMATION
In Recognition of
October 29th, 2016 as
"The Boys in the Boat Day"
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles wishes to recognize the true story of triumph, despite all odds,
during the 1936 Summer Olympics when the young men of the University of Washington
rowing team rose to victory; and
WHEREAS, "The Boys in the Boat," by Daniel James Brown illustrates the significance of teamwork,
with one member of the team, Joe Rantz, saying to the author, "it's not just about me," and
so it is that their story recognizes not just the success of one rower, but the entire team; and
WHEREAS, in honor of that victorious team, our local rowing club, the Olympic Peninsula Rowing
Association, wishes to celebrate the sport of rowing and the importance of their club's efforts
to continue sharing the traditions of the sport; and
WHEREAS, the Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association Club began in 2007 as a nonprofit organization
to provide a safe and fun opportunity for the community to participate in an organized sport
that requires teamwork and cooperation, in a geographic area so well suited for it; and
WHEREAS, in honor of the team who won the gold in 1936, and the author, Daniel James Brown, for
sharing the true story, the Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association is celebrating with "Kids
in the Boat Day" — an afternoon filled with activities for the whole family to enjoy; and
WHEREAS, the Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association wishes to invite the community to their event
where they can learn more about the sport of rowing and even become a part of the
organization and its traditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Patrick Downie, Mayor, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT
ANGELES, do hereby RECOGNIZE the efforts of the 1936 American Rowing team, who rose up through
individual and collective hardships, ultimately winning an Olympic gold medal. In honor of their remarkable
accomplishment, the Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association wishes to recognize those young men by
sharing their passion for the sport, and the joy of teamwork, with the whole community through the
"Kids in the Boat Day" celebration, to ensure continued success of the rowing program for future generations.
October 29, 2016
atrick Downie, Mayor