April 05, 2023 University of North Texas Mens Basketball Day.docx Vrodamatton
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WHEREAS, the 2022-23 University of North Texas Men's Basketball Team set a standard of excellence during
a remarkable season that captured the hearts of their hometown of Denton,TX; and
WHEREAS, the Mean Green are the embodiment of tenacity,grit,and perseverance; and
WHEREAS, the UNT team defied challenges—posting a school record 31 total wins against only 7 losses
for the season, including 16 conference wins;and
WHEREAS, the second-seeded Mean Green went the distance in the National Invitation Tournament in Las
Vegas,Nevada,delivering a 68-61 win against the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the
program's fast NIT Championship; and
WHEREAS, the players and coaches of the Mean Green have elevated the standard of sportsmanship and
teamwork, shown unrivaled skill, determination and fortitude against uncertainty, and stood as a
beacon of pride for the University and the entire Denton community.
NOW,THEREFORE, I, Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of the City of Denton, Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim the 5th
day of April 2023 as
"UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS MEN'S BASKETBALL DAY"
in the City of Denton and urge all citizens of the City of Denton to share in celebration of their
accomplishments.
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 5th day of April 2023.
GERARD ITUIAKTH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS,CITY SECRETARY
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