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proclamation
<br />National Tennis Month
<br />May 2026
<br />WHEREAS, on May 21, 1881, the United States Tennis Association (USTA), originally
<br />known as the United States National Lawn Tennis Association, was founded in New York
<br />City, New York, to create rules and standards for the emerging game of lawn tennis; and
<br />WHEREAS, the USTA is the nonprofit, national governing body for tennis in the United
<br />States, and leads the promotion and growth of the sport at every level of play, from
<br />beginners to professionals at the US Open; and
<br />WHEREAS, the USTA is the largest tennis organization in the world, with over 550, 000
<br />members from every corner of the country; and
<br />WHEREAS, The LISTA proudly partners with local tennis programs to showcase the
<br />important health, social, and educational benefits of tennis, and make the sport available
<br />to everyone, regardless of age, environment, condition, or ability, through its USTA
<br />Adaptive grants; and
<br />WHEREAS, the latest research by the Physical Activity Council shows that more than
<br />27.3 million Americans played tennis in 2025, an unprecedented 54 percent increase in
<br />participation over 2019 and the highest number of players since the PAC study began in
<br />2007, -and
<br />WHEREAS, By increasing the accessibility of tennis for citizens of Redwood City of all
<br />ages and ability, the USTA has contributed to making our community happier and
<br />healthier; and
<br />WHEREAS, USTA has declared the month of May as National Tennis Month to
<br />encourage players, organizations, facilities, retailers, tennis manufacturers and more to
<br />promote local programs and activities, at parks and facilities to showcase tennis and
<br />spread the word about the sport and its benefits, and to help players and non players
<br />alike find courts and play opportunities in their communities.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, ELMER MARTINEZ
<br />SABALLOS, MAYOR OF REDWOOD CITY on behalf of the City Council, do hereby
<br />proclaim May 2026 as National Tennis Month and hereby urge the citizens of Redwood
<br />City to become aware of and support National Tennis Month.
<br />EIm�rMardnez Sobollos, Mayor
<br />Date: May 16, 2026
<br />Xaia Eakin, Vin Maya
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<br />Diana H—d, Council Mamba•
<br />Marcalla Padilla, Council Mamba•
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