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PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS, history has been made for the Atlantic High School Eagle Football Team within the City of Delray Beach. Atlantic High School is honored to hold the 2020 Class 7 A
Tri-County Gold-level championship; and
WHEREAS, during the 2020 season the team averaged 45 points a game. Hard work, dedication, focus, and teamwork is what makes the Atlantic High School Eagles excel both
on and off the football field; and
WHEREAS, the strong leadership ability of Atlantic High School's former Head
Football Coach T.J. Jackson exemplifies dedication and determination leading the Eagles to
7 straight winning seasons and the 2020 tri-county championship. Coach Jackson developed
a comprehensive football program that encompassed academics and athletics. He inspired
many students, staff members, and parents during his time at Atlantic High School; and
WHEREAS, T.J. Jackson compiled a 66-16 record at Atlantic High School and won
the Sam Budnyk Coach of the Year Award, presented to the top high school football coach
in Palm Beach County, in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson made an impact on his former students at Atlantic High School. He mentored his athletes and encouraged them to excel as leaders in the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Shelly Petrolia, Mayor of the City of Delray Beach, on behalf of the City Commission, do hereby recognize and congratulate:
ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL'S FORMER FOOTBALL COACH T.J. JACKSON
for an amazing championship season and for his eight years of service to Atlantic High
School. We wish you a successful future.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
Delray Beach to be affixed this £day of March, 2021.