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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL RETIRED PLAYERS ASSOCIATION FOR ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, AND A LIFETIME COMMITMENT TO SERVICE
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognizes that the legacy of an athlete extends beyond championships and records to the lives touched, opportunities created, and communities strengthened through service; and
WHEREAS, founded in 1992 by basketball legends Dave DeBusschere, Dave Bing, Archie Clark, Dave Cowens, and Oscar Robertson, the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA), known as Legends of Basketball, unites former professional basketball players and advances their contributions to society beyond their playing careers; and
WHEREAS, through its charitable initiative, Legends Care, the NBRPA promotes youth development, educational opportunity, mentorship, and community engagement, demonstrating how the influence of professional athletes can create meaningful opportunities for future generations; and
WHEREAS, the NBRPA’s Full Court Press: Prep for Success program provides basketball instruction, life-skills education, and mentorship to young people, emphasizing discipline, teamwork, leadership, accountability, and perseverance; the organization has reported conducting more than 100 clinics and reaching over 7,500 young people, including youth in underserved communities; and
WHEREAS, through its Legends HBCU Scholarship Program, the NBRPA supports students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities through scholarships, mentorship, and career-development opportunities, investing in educational achievement and the development of future leaders; and
WHEREAS, the NBRPA addresses community needs through charitable outreach, including food assistance for families experiencing hardship, support for organizations serving vulnerable residents, and initiatives to improve outdoor basketball courts and expand access to positive recreational spac...
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