2012 R - 29 - CONGRATULATING THE OLONGAPO CITY ATHLETES FOR WINNING IN THE CLARAA HELD AT IBA, ZAMBALES LAST FEBRUARY 19-24, 2012

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON APRIL 02, 2012 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Rolen C. Paulino -City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - City Councilor                

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella - - “        “

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.  - - “        “

Hon. James G. Delos Reyes - - - “        “

Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez - - “        “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu - -   “        “

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano - - -  “        “

Hon. Edna A. Elane - - - - - - -   “        “

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza - - - -  “        “

Hon. Dolly Mae M. Ramos - SK Federation President   

ABSENT:

Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia - - - - - - - - - City Councilor          

Hon. Carlito A. Baloy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - President, Liga ng mga Barangay           

RESOLUTION NO. 29

(Series of 2012)

A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE OLONGAPO CITY ATHLETES FOR WINNING IN THE CLARAA HELD AT IBA, ZAMBALES LAST FEBRUARY 19-24, 2012

WHEREAS, in the hearts of little champions, big dreams are waiting to come to life. Back then, these dreams partially come to life in small town tournaments, local inter-school leagues and even informal streets competition amongst friends. In the true spirit of building champions in life, CLARAA saw the growing need for these little champions’ big dreams to come front and center;

WHEREAS, the league held competitions in 16 sports namely – archery, athletics, arnis, boxing, basketball, baseball, badminton, chess, gymnastics, lawn tennis, softball, soccer, sepak-takraw, swimming, table tennis and taekwondo;

WHEREAS, throughout the years, CLARAA has successfully provided a sporting event that little champions look forward to and served as an avenue for these athletes to showcase their unlimited potentials;

WHEREAS, there were hundreds of athletes from our city who joined this event to showcase out little champions to compete on different sports;

WHEREAS, the six-day competition was considered a worthwhile exposure for the athletes, coping with pressure, determination, self-confidence, and most of all fairness in dealing with competitors;

WHEREAS, there were around 20 athletes who qualified and at the same time representing the city for the upcoming Palarong Pambansa on May 6-12, 2012 at Lingayen, Pangasinan;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of City Councilor Dolly Mae M. Ramos, with the unanimous accord of the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled to congratulate, as it is hereby congratulates the Olongapo City Athletes for winning in the CLARAA held at Iba, Zambales last February 19-24, 2012.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, April 02, 2012.