August 30, 2025 Mean Green Tailgate and Traditions Day Prodamaton
by the
Aupor of the UP of Renton, Texag
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Oreetingg:
WHEREAS, the City of Denton is proud to be home to the University of North Texas,fostering a relationship
between the university and broader community; and
WHEREAS, Mean Green Tailgate and Tradition's Day celebrates the rich history, spirit, and traditions that
distinguished members of the UNT family led by former University of North Texas Athletic
Director Rick Villarreal have fostered and sustained to bring together alumni,students,and fans at
every home game; and
WHEREAS, this special day highlights the positive impact of the University of North Texas on the cultural,
economic,and social fabric of our city.
NOW,THEREFORE, I, Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton, Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim the date
of every FIRST North Texas Home Football game as:
"MEAN GREEN TAILGATE AND TRADITIONS DAY"
in the City of Denton in recognition of Carl Anderson, David Riley,Mike Riley,Austin Baker,
Rusty Beck, Don Lovelace, Joel Neece, Randy Robinson, Jay Ross, C. Dan Smith, Weston
Thaggard, and Rick Villarreal for their extraordinary contributions to building and sustaining
UNT's game day spirit and for the continued dedication to fostering pride in Mean Green
Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official
seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the 30th day of August 2025.
` GERARD HUDPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN,CITY SECRETARY