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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

June 6, 2017

To recognize and honor the Washington Wizards on their winning season, which included their first Southeast Division championship and advancement to the second round of the National Basketball Association playoffs.

WHEREAS, in 1997, under the ownership of the legendary Abe Pollin, the Washington Bullets officially became the Washington Wizards;

WHEREAS, in 1997, the Washington Wizards moved to the then MCI Center, now the Verizon Center, in downtown Washington, D.C.;

WHEREAS, in 2010, Ted Leonsis completed a deal to purchase a majority share of the Washington Wizards and Verizon Center from the Pollin family;

WHEREAS, coached by Scott Brooks, the 2016-2017 Washington Wizards roster includes: Guards, Bradley Beal, John Wall, Bojan Bogdanovic, Trey Burke, Brendon Jennings; Centers, Marcin Gortat, Ian Mahinmi; Forwards: Chris McCullough, Markieff Morris, Daniel Ochefu, Kelly Oubre Jr., Otto Porter Jr.; Guard/Forward, Sheldon McClellan and Tomas Satoransky; and Forward Center, Jason Smith;

WHEREAS, the Wizards posed 49 wins in the 2016-2017 season, making it the Wizards’ best season in 38 years; and

WHEREAS, on May 15, 2017, the Wizards advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals against the regular season conference champion, the Boston Celtics, and in Game 7 came within 10 points of moving on to the Eastern Conference finals.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Washington Wizards Recognition Resolution of 2017”.

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the Washington Wizards and their contribution to sports and to the District of Columbia by providing hope for a rich basketball future in the District. 1

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Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.

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