RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings, complete with
their knickerbockers and bright red hosiery, became baseball’s first
professional team. Ending their first season with a perfect record, the Red
Stockings traveled from coast to coast, inspiring fans of all ages and helping
spark interest in a sport that would soon become America’s favorite pastime;
and

WHEREAS, as America’s passion for the game grew, so did the
notoriety of the Queen City, which quickly became known for its enthusiasm
for baseball. Throughout the following decades, players came and went, team
names were changed, and new venues would be built; but one thing remained
the same – Cincinnati’s undeniable affection for baseball; and

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Reds have been one of the most
distinguished baseball teams of all time, winning five World Series titles and
producing baseball legends such as Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Tony Pérez,
Pete Rose, Ken Griffey, Sr., Barry Larkin and Sparky Anderson; and

WHEREAS, Opening Day has become known as an unofficial
holiday in Cincinnati - a day which coincidently coincides with an unusual
increase in sick days for children and adults alike; and

WHEREAS, Cincinnati kicks off the 2016 Cincinnati Reds season
with the 97th Findlay Market Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade – a
favorite tradition of generations of Cincinnati Reds fans throughout the
Queen City.

NOW, THEREFORE, We, John R. Kasich and Mary
Taylor, Governor and Lieutenant Governor of the State of
Ohio, do hereby recognize April 4, 2016 as

CINCINNATI REDS OPENING DAY
and we extend our best wishes to the players, coaches and fans from
around the world for a successful season.
On this 1st day of April 2016;

John R. Kasich
Governor

Mary Taylor
Lieutenant Governor