City of Seattle
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,the Seahawks won nine of their last I 0 games, securing home field advantage and the top seed in the NFC; and
WHEREAS,the Seahawks have won seven home playoff games in a row since 2005; and
WHEREAS,the Seahawks' defense led the NFL in fewest points allowed, fewest yards allowed, and fewest passing yards allowed; and
WHEREAS,five Seahawks were named to the Pro Bowl: S Kam Chancellor, RB Marshawn Lynch, CB Richard Sherman, S Earl Thomas, and LB Bobby Wagner; and
WHEREAS,Three Seahawks - CB Richard Sherman, S Earl Thomas, and LB Bobby Wagner - were named to the first team All-Pro team: RB Marshawn Lynch, and S Kam Chancellor were named to the second team; and
WHEREAS,the 12s have shown their support and pride for the Seahawks by displaying their "I'm In!" signs at home, work, school or car in order to join Seahawks coaches, players, and staff who reach up and tap the slogan with a hand as they access the field; and
WHEREAS,the Seahawks bring to the field and community a spirit of sportsmanship and civic pride that will lead our City into continued victories;
NOW, THEREFORE I, EDWARD B. MURRAY, MAYOR OF SEATTLE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM JANUARY 9. 2015 TO BE, IN OUR CITY
SEAHAWKS BLUE FRIDAY
