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PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF
<br /> THE LEE COUNTY GYMNASTICS TEAM
<br /> WHEREAS,the Lee County Gymnastics Team exhibited hard work,dedication,and exceptional talent in their recent
<br /> competitions and throughout the 2023 season; and,
<br /> WHEREAS,thirteen gymnasts represented Lee County and competed at the AAU National Championship in Orlando,
<br /> FL, along June 30-July 3 with 3,000 gymnasts from across the country; and,
<br /> WHEREAS,during this competition,the Lee County gymnasts received six gold, six silver,and nine bronze medals,
<br /> along with two national champions who received first place in the All-Around event division, one of which received
<br /> a plaque and a pin for being the highest scoring gold in their session; and,
<br /> WHEREAS, earlier in the season, the Lee County Gymnastics Team attended the AAU State Championship in
<br /> Hickory,NC on May 6-7, facing over 1,000 fierce competitors at the highest division and levels; and,
<br /> WHERAS, the Lee County gymnasts were successful and brought home their highest scores of the season, resulting
<br /> in the crowning of many state champions, including six gold medalists, eleven silver medalists, and ten bronze
<br /> medalists, as well as one All-Around gold medalist who also achieved gold on the Bars, Beam, and Floor events and
<br /> silver on the Vault event; and,
<br /> WHEREAS,on March 25-26,the Lee County Gymnastics Team sent 25 gymnasts to the AAU Qualifier competition
<br /> in Lake Norman, NC, during which the gymnasts received 19 first place event medals in total from the Vault, Bars,
<br /> Beam, and Floor events, as well as four gymnasts who received first place in the All-Around event competition for
<br /> having the highest All-Around score in their division,and in response to the gymnasts'hard work,five of the gymnasts
<br /> achieved an All-Around score exceeding 37, which advanced them to the Elite Division; and,
<br /> WHERAS, the Lee County Gymnastics Team was victorious in their endeavors, held the values and morals of Lee
<br /> County above all else, displayed grace in victory and dignity in defeat, and embodied the true meaning of teamwork
<br /> and sportsmanship,which will carry them to success in future seasons and in life; and,
<br /> NOW,THEREFORE,the Lee County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaim Tuesday,August 22d,2023 as Lee
<br /> County Gymnastics Team Day in Lee County,North Carolina and call upon residents to observe this day recognizing
<br /> and celebrating the Team and their contributions to and successes shared with the Lee County community.
<br /> Presented this 2 1"day of August, 2023.
<br /> kirk D. Smith, Chair
<br /> COUP?, Lee County Board of Commissioners
<br /> ATTEST: `n
<br /> Hailey Hall,Clerk tokhe Board
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<br /> LEE COUNTY NC
<br /> PAMELA G. BRITT
<br /> REGISTER OF DEEDS
<br /> FILED Sep 27, 2023
<br /> AT 01:43:03 pm
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