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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 distinguished by holding the 2020
Class 7 A Tri-County Gold-level championship title; 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 m�mbers, and parents during his time at Atlantic High School; and
WHEREAS, the team has an impressive 66-16 record 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, Atlantic High School's football program is centered around a rigorous
academic focus including daily SAT/ACT preparation and college readiness, and encourages
the students to excel as leaders in the community; and
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 FOOTBALL TEAM AND COACHES
for an amazing championship season and a job well done. May you continue to have
supportive School Administrators who believe that kids come first!
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.
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SHEL ETROLIA MAYOR
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