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1 1 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
' WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
1 HEREAS, The 10th Anniversary of the "Tuscawilla Charity Classic" will be held at the Tuscawilla Country Club in Winter Springs,
Florida, this year on March 9 and 10 2012 - with a Kick -Off Party set for Friday evening, March 9 and the festivities on Saturday March
10 to include a live and silent auction, a live Band, food and beverages, along with both a Tennis and Golf Tournament; and
W HEREAS, The "Tuscawilla Charity Classic" began as a way to honor beloved Tuscawilla Tennis Pro, Stefan Borg who passed away
unexpectedly in January 2003, leaving his expectant wife Carey and two children; so, as a way to honor this beloved Tennis Pro and member
of the Tuscawilla Country Club family, the Tuscawilla Woman's Tennis players came together and launched the "Stefan Borg Memorial
Tournament" which was completed within six weeks, with members and non - members alike who all pitched in, offered donations, and
attended an incredibly successful and wonderful event, all helping to raise $18,000.00 for Stefan Borg's family; and
W HEREAS, Over the years, this Charity event has evolved, but has always kept true to the ideals Stefan held dear — his love of tennis,
value of family, and pride in the Tuscawilla Country Club and community; and to further continue this great event, the name was officially
changed to "The Tuscawilla Classic" and funds were provided to the family of Stefan Borg for the first five years of the event; and
W HEREAS, In other years, SafeHouse of Seminole, The HOPE Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs, Dignity-U -Wear, Ronald McDonald
House, and United Way women's and children's programs have also been recipients of the proceeds from the "Tuscawilla Charity Classic"
with to date, over $150,000.00 being raised; with much of it from very generous and caring businesses including Raymond James &
Associates, Casey's Grill, and Air -Tech who have supported the "Tuscawilla Charity Classic "; and
'WHEREAS, During the year 2011, a Golf Tournament was added to the "Tuscawilla Charity Classic" as a means to provide a venue for
our golf enthusiasts to also participate in the initiative; and the "Tuscawilla Charity Weekend" as it is called became the first event of its kind
encompassing the entire Tuscawilla Country Club membership; and
1111 HEREAS, This year, the "Tuscawilla Charity Classic" will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary and as such, has gone in a slightly
different direction - while still keeping true to our core beliefs as an event and as a club, the Tuscawilla Country Club is partnering with the
University of Central Florida to provide funds to the University's Tennis and Golf men and ladies' programs and will establish scholarships
offered in the name of Tuscawilla Country Club. The vision also includes building a new tennis court which will bear the name of
Tuscawilla Country Club, as well. These tennis and golf programs will make a perfect match for this event as we will be investing in the
sports which we share a love of, but more importantly in the lives of students and, indeed, our future.
NOW THEREFORE, I, CHARLES L,ACEY, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, do hereby
Proclaim March 9"' and 10 2012 in honor of the 10 Anniversary of the
"TUSCAWILLA CHARITY CLASSIC"
and ask that all recall the beginning of this great event and those who have made it special and offered their support over the years - and to
think of the future which will be that much richer, for those who will continue in the great footsteps of those that came before them.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 hereunto have set my hand and caused the Seal of the
4 LN City of Winter Springs to be affixed this 7 day of March, 2012.
CH RLESAF Y, MAYOR
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Charles Lacey
Mayor
Jean Hove: 'tl 'ck Brown Gary Bonner Cade Resnick Joanne M. Krebs
Commissioi r Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner