Backup Documents 04/23/2019 Item # 4B 8
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships Powered by Margaritaville will be
held in Collier County April 27 - May 4, 2019, for the fourth consecutive year;
and,
WHEREAS, the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships attract more than 2,000 players
and more'than 10,000 spectators from around the world, making Collier County
the Pickleball Capital of the World; and,
WHEREAS, the economic impact to Collier County exceeds $5 million with more than 3,000
hotel room nights booked; and,
WHEREAS, the event will introduce pickleball to more than 200 school children at the kick-
off event, "Kids Day," Friday, April 26. Kids will be treated to a free lunch and
a chance to watch and learn from the best; and,
WHEREAS, there are an estimated 10,000 players in Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships work closely with Pickleball For All,
a not-for-profit organization that provides pickleball instruction and equipment
to local PE teachers to build their pickleball programs; and,
WHEREAS, the sport of pickleball promotes active, healthy lifestyles for our seniors, youth,
and everyone in between providing a fun way to stay fit and active.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that April 27 - May 4, 2019, be designated as
PICKLEBALL WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 23rd Day of April 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
:,- COLLIER UNTY, ORIDA
WI AM L. MCDANIEL, JR., IRMAN
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