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TROCLAWATION
'HEWS, the Seattle Seahawks have captured the hearts offans across Washington
and the nation with grit, ecel-Thnce, and unyieGfing spirit to earn a berth in the greatest stage
of professionalfootbalf, the Super Oow4: and
WREKTAS, this achievement brings tremendous pride to communities from Puget
Sound to the 'Yakima Vat'y as fans rally in support of a team defined by teamwor resolve,
andpassion or the game; and
WJPERMS, among these outstanding athletes stand's wide receiver Cooper K,upp, born
in 'Yakima, Washington, who has answered - the call to return home, don Seahawkco fors, and
pray with character that reflects the best of our region; and
leiPEKEAS, Cooper Kupp's journey from A.C. Davis High School' in 'Yakima, to
collegiate stardom at Eastern Washington, to the NEL's highest honor as a Super Bow(Most
valuablePlayer, and now to leading the Seahawks backto the Super Oowl demonstrates that
dedication, IumiGty, and hometown roots can fuel e4raordinaty athievement; and
WOEUAS, the spirit ofcommunity and cebration unites ail who cheer for the
Seartawks, especially as they prepare to face their opponent in San Francisco this weekend;
inspiring young athletes andfans everywhere to pursue excellence with courage, pride, and
un
W ITNEUTCX1a, be it resolved that we celebrate the SeattleSeahawks'
remarkabk season and salute Cooper Kupp, 'Yakima native, for his outstanding contributions
to the team, for elevating the aspirations of/is community, andfor e_vmplifying the values of
perseverance, teamwork and hometown prit&.
Let us come together in (Yakima in support and unity as we ratty behind the Seahawks, wishing
them victory in the Super (Bowl -this weekend in San 'Francisco, and cheer foucifor Cooper
?(upp and evety prayer who wears Seahawkolue and- green.
Go .7-fawks. Bring that championship home!
Dated this 3rd day of Eebrualy, 2026
Matt Brown, Mayor