L-139-16 llc
SCOTT M. TUMA
BRIAN BROCHETTI,MARK CASSELBERRY, JEFFREY CROSSMAN, VITO DIPIERRO
ALLAN DIVIS, DEBORAH LIME, LARRY NAPOLI, KRISTIN L. SABAN
A RESOLUTION HONORING
The Cleveland Cavaliers
2016
NATIONAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS
WHEREAS THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS have madea Cleveland miraCLE and wonthe NBA Championship, by beating the Golden State Warriors in dazzling style, 93-89, on Father's Day, June 19, 2016; and
WHEREASTHE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS are the first NBA team ever to win an NBA title after being down 3-1.It's the first major championship for the city of Cleveland since the Browns in 1964, 52 years ago!From Cleveland to Akron, fans cried tears of joy and screamed at the top of their lungs when the Cavs broke the Cleveland"curse" by becoming NBA champs; and
WHEREASTHE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS'LeBronJames was unstoppable with a triple-double, Kyrie Irving's 3-pointer with 53 seconds left put Cleveland ahead to stay and Kevin Love's late game defense help secure the victory in Game 7. James was unanimously named MVPin a total team efforts. Over one millionexcited people packed downtown Clevelandfor the Cavs’ victory parade the following Wednesday;and
WHEREAS THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERSand their fans find it very fitting to witness such a wonderful moment...watching the entire team march with the trophy held high just hours after doing something Clevelanders have been dreaming about for decades: bringing home an NBA Championship; and
WHEREAS THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS broke several marks on their way to this Championship, including three-pointers in a playoff game, the most important one was defeating the Golden State Warriors three games in a row!; and
WHEREAS THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERShave the greatest fan base who wholeheartedly support them and are looking forward to a repeat championship next season. LeBron James stood by his promise to Cleveland and he will be forever the "King!". Congratulations to the entireCavaliers organization and to all of NortheastOhio!
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARMA, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO:
That this entire Council, its President, Sean P. Brennan, and the Administration hereby honorTHE CLEVELAND CAVALIERSon making Northeast Ohio and Cleveland so proud! You worked so hard and delivered to us a Championship -THANK YOU WORLD CHAMPIONS!
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PRESIDENT OF COUNCILSEAN P. BRENNAN
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COUNCILMAN SCOTT M. TUMA
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KENNETH A. RAMSER, CLERK OF
COUNCIL, hereby certifies that the
above is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 139-16.