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Proclamation #2023-010P2023-010A PROCIAMAJ70jV Whereas, Clermont native and long-time business owner Fred Sommer did run his first triathlon in 1983 and decided to create a Clermont event to occupy his running buddies; and Whereas, Fred's event, The Great Clermont Triathlon, did bring more than 600 trained athletes and enthusiasts to town to celebrate its 401h Anniversary earlier this year; and Whereas, Fred's one -race adventure did grow into an award -winning, full -service, multi -sport, event timing and management company that owns and operates 20 events each year and manages several others; and Whereas, Sommer Sports has hosted more triathlons than any other venue in the country thus designating Clermont as the World's Triathlon Destination; and Whereas, Fred and his staff at Sommer Sports have committed to continuing their tradition of hosting well -planned and well -executed sporting events for years to come. Wow, Therefore, I, Tim Murry, Mayor of the City of Clermont in the State of Florida, do hereby proclaim the 23rd of May, Two Thousand and Twenty Three as: Sommer Sports Celebration Day In Witness 'Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Clermont to be affixed this 23rd Day of May in the year Two Thousand and Twenty Three. Tim Murry, Mayd ATTEST: Tracy Ackroyd owe, MMC City Clerk