Whereas, Portland applauds a rich and exciting soccer culture that attracts people from all walks of life in promoting an exciting environment for all participants; and

Whereas, Portlanders everywhere rejoice in the success that our youth and student-athletes are achieving in their lives; and

Whereas, Portland encourages our Youth and student-athletes to thrive and strive for success; and

Whereas, The City of Portland delights in the commitment to school, sport, and community that the student-athletes at Lincoln exemplify so well; and

Whereas, Coach Michelle Scifo and Lincoln High School have succeeded in using soccer to instill strong and positive life experiences for the kids of our community; and

Whereas, Lincoln girl’s soccer team won the 2008 State High School Championship and have successfully fostered a program dedicated to excellence for many student-athletes to come; and

Now, therefore, I, Tom Potter, Mayor of the City of Portland, Oregon, the “City of Roses,” do hereby proclaim November 19, 2008 to be

A Day of Appreciation for

Lincoln High School Girls’ Soccer team

in Portland, and encourage all citizens to observe this day.