Box 17, Folder 6, Document 138

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Box 17, Folder 6, Document 138

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A RESOLUTION
BY DOUGLAS L. FOWLKES

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City



of Atlanta were instrumental in the creation of the City of
Atlanta - Fulton County Recreational Authority to construct and
manage a stadium in the City of Atlanta to house a professional

baseball team, and

WHEREAS, this stadium will be completed in the
Spring of 1965, and

WHEREAS, a firm contract has been presented to the
management of the Milwaukee Braves to move to Atlanta and occupy
this modern stadium and to capture the sports fans of the south-

eastern area, and

WHEREAS, the residents and officials of the City of
Atlanta will enthusiastically support this team to the fullest

extent ;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board
of Aldermen of the City of Atlanta that they encourage the owners
of the Milwaukee Braves to accept this offer to move to Atlanta
and to occupy our great new stadium and we pledge our support in
making this new home prosperous, pleasant and happy.

Be it further resolved that each member of the Board
of Aldermen individually endorses this resolution and so signifies
by affixing hie signature hereto.

Be it further resolved that a copy of thie resolution
under the Seal of the City Clerk be forwarded to William C.
Bartholomay, Cheitman of the Board of the Milwaukee Braves.

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