PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS Coach Sid Monroe has been dedicated to the health and sportsmanship of the youth of Santa Fe through the tradition of the game of lacrosse; and
WHEREAS Coach Sid Monroe has served diligently as a referee; Head Boys Coach of Santa Fe Youth Lacrosse; President of the Santa Fe Youth Lacrosse Board; and Head Coach of the Santa Fe Prep Varsity Team; and
WHEREAS Coach Sid Monroe led the Santa Fe Prep team to victory in the New Mexico State Championships in both 2014 and 2015; and
WHEREAS Coach Sid Monroe was instrumental in 2015 becoming a record year enrollment of 84 boys and girls ages 7-15 in lacrosse in Santa Fe; and
WHEREAS Coach Sid Monroe will provide the care and feeding—including but not limited to—mini-muffins, cookies, pizza, protein bars, water, and sports drinks to those willing to carry "the stick”; and
WHEREAS Coach Sid Monroe knows that winning doesn't happen in a stadium with an audience, needs no witness or reward, is not found in stats but in the way you live; and
WHEREAS Coach Sid Monroe, through his undaunted dedication, strength of character, generosity, modesty, and vision has earned a place among the most respected and honored citizens of Santa Fe;
NOW THEREFORE, I, JAVIER GONZALES, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015, AS
“COACH SID MONROE DAY”