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RESOLUTIONNO. 48-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, IN RECOGNITION OF
THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF LORENZO WHITE AND HIS PROFESSIONAL
FOOTBALL CAREER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Lorenzo White grew u
9 pin the City of Dania where he attended local schoo s and
played in the Optimist football program; and
WHEREAS, Lorenzo White was a running back for the Dillard Panthers and, upon graduation,
received an athletic scholarship to attend Michigan State University; and
WHEREAS, his determination and athletic ability, first recognized in his earl
ears, earned
Lorenzo White continued success at the college level where he became a star running back for the
Michigan State Spartans and led his team to the Cherry Bowl in 1984, the All American Bowl in 1985
°ar+ and the Rose Bowl in 1988. His outstanding talent was recognized by his being nominated in 1985
G, X' and again in 1987 for the Heisman Trophy, one of the highest honors any college football player can
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WHEREAS, it is the dream of ever
y young person who loves their chosen sport to play at the i
i professional level, however, this dream is rarely realized and so very often must be put aside; and
WHEREAS, even though he did not win the Heisman, Lorenzo White's talent was recognized by j
the National Football League and he was drafted in 1988 by the Houston Oilers, for which team he
continues to play at the present time; and
WHEREAS, the City Commissioners of the City of Dania wish to recognize the accomplishments
k. of this young man whose professional football career has been an inspiration to all, especially the
true if you believe in yourself and work hard enough toward your goal. Even if you are unable to
children of our city, and proof for each and every "dreamer" that it is possible to make dreams come
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realize your dream, if you continually
give your very best, you will always walk away a winner. 'F. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA,
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Section 1 That the City Commissioners of the City of Dania, individually and on behalf of all its
aJyzf: citizens, wish to recognize Lorenzo White and the hard work and dedication that have allowed him to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional football player and want to let him know that h s e has been
� an inspiration to the citizens of our City, especially the children, many of whom have the same
y, dreams young Lorenzo must have had and, because of him, now know that it is possible for those
dreams to come true.
Section 2. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its passage
and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 28th day of March, 1995.
ATTEST:
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