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To recognize The Ohio Machine of Major League Lacrosse for its 2012 inaugural season.
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WHEREAS, this Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, The Ohio Machine will be celebrating the upcoming inaugural season with a promotional kickoff event; and
WHEREAS, being the first ever Major League Lacrosse team in Ohio, The Ohio Machine will be providing fast-paced, hard-hitting action that can only be seen in eight locations in the United States; and
WHEREAS, The Ohio Machine will foster the growth of the sport of lacrosse in Columbus and throughout Ohio by taking an active interest in the development of youth players and programs across the state; and
WHEREAS, The Ohio Machine will actively participate in events that positively impact the community at large and promote the fastest growing sport in the United States; and
WHEREAS, The Ohio Machine will strive for the highest level of competitiveness on the lacrosse field while providing a fun, affordable and family-friendly entertainment experience; and
WHEREAS, The Ohio Machine will represent Ohio with the best lacrosse players in the world competing against seven other teams including Boston, Charlotte, Chesapeake, Denver, Hamilton, Long Island and Rochester; and
WHEREAS, historic Selby Stadium at Ohio Wesleyan University will host The Ohio Machine's inaugural season home games, providing fans with fantastic sightlines and fan-friendly amenities; and
WHEREAS, the first ever game on May 5th will played against the Chesapeake Bayhawks and the Inaugural Season Home Opener is on May 19th against the Rochester Rattlers; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council recognizes The Ohio Machine's upcoming professional lacrosse inaugural season, and wishes the team great success as they take the field in Central Ohio.