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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrsntatn - Jeremiah Estrada DayWhereas, Jeremiah Estrada is a senior at Palm Desert High School; and Whereas, on multiple occasions Jeremiah was named as one of the top 100 high school baseball players in the country for his pitching skills; and Whereas, Jeremiah spent 2 months this past summer traveling to 5 states playing in tournaments, trying out for college baseball teams and pitching alongside the best young stars in front of Major League Baseball scouts; and Whereas, his right arm stood out among 300 players in Florida at the Perfect Game National Showcase and he was selected as part of the top 52 to play at the Perfect Game All -American Classic at Petco Park; and Whereas, the highlight of his summer, however, was going to Rady Children's Hospital to meet kids facing cancer, who Jeremiah called "real warriors of this world;" and Whereas, his parents have been dedicated to Jeremiah's baseball dream since he was 7 years old. Because of his supportive family and friends he is able to stay humble and grounded even though his talents and opportunities are special; and Whereas, among Jeremiah's awards are 1st team All DVL, DVL Defensive Player of the Year, 1 St Team All CIF, and All State 1st team. He led the CIF Division 3 in strikeouts with 112; and Whereas, Jeremiah has made a verbal commitment to play for UCLA after he graduates. Now, Therefore, I, Robert A. Spiegel, Mayor of the City of Palm Desert, California, Along With the Entire City Council, Do Hereby Proclaim Thursday, October 13th, 2016, as Jeremiah Estrada Day in the City of Palm Desert and urge all residents to join us in wishing him health and success in his future endeavors. In 14itness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Official Seal of the City of (Palm ,Desert, California, to he affuced this 1.3th day of October, 2016.