HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation Recognizing UNC Women’s Soccer for Winning 2012 NCAA Championship ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION OF RECOGNITION ON
UNC WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM WINNING THE
2012 NCAA SOCCER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2012, the University of North Carolina women's soccer team
captured the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer National Championship; and,
WHEREAS, under the guidance of Head Coach Anson Dorrance, a member of the National
Soccer Hall of Fame, UNC earned its 21St NCAA title, its 22nd national title overall
since 1981; and,
WHEREAS, the top-ranked Tar Heels completed the season undefeated in their final six games
to finish with a 15-5-3 record; and,
WHEREAS, by this 2012 victory, in a time when collegiate soccer has reached parity, UNC
women's soccer continues to perform at the forefront of the sport; and,
WHEREAS, UNC women's soccer has become legendary in the world of soccer, with many of
its graduates representing the United States in the Olympics since women's soccer
became an Olympic sport in 1996; and,
WHEREAS, through hard work, dedication, teamwork, and commitment, the Tar Heels have
brought honor upon themselves, the University of North Carolina, Orange County
and the State of North Carolina;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Orange County Board of Commissioners
expresses its sincere appreciation and respect for the University of North Carolina
women's soccer team, for the Tar Heels' outstanding achievement, and for their
inspiration to youth across the nation through their dedication, teamwork, and
athletic prowess.
This the twenty-fourth day of January 2013.
Barry Jacobs l_ 19 i
Orange Co ty Boar mmissioners
Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board