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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
23-177
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
October 22, 2019
To recognize and honor the Washington Mystics on their winning season which includes
their first WNBA championship in franchise history.
WHEREAS, the Washington Mystics compiled the WNBAs best regular season record
in 2019, with 26 wins and just 8 loses, and in doing so winning the Eastern Conference;
WHEREAS, the Washington Mystics are coached by Mike Thibault who is the leagues
winningest coach in history, and in his 14th season as a WNBA coach, has his first
championship;
WHEREAS, the Washington Mystics have qualified for the WNBA Playoffs in 10 of its
20 seasons of existence;
WHEREAS, the Washington Mystics current roster includes, Ariel Atkins, Natasha
Cloud, Elena Delle Donne, Tianna Hawkins, Myisha Hines-Allen, Kiara Leslie, Emma
Meesseman, Kim Mestdagh, Aerial Powers, LaToya Sanders, Kristi Toliver, and Shatori
Walker-Kimbrough;
WHEREAS, the Washington Mystics were led by WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne, who
this season became the first player in WNBA history to record a 50/40/90 season, meaning at
least 50 percent shooting from the field, at least 40 percent shooting from the 3-point line, and 90
percent shooting free-throws;
WHEREAS, the Washington Mystics players have used their platform to speak out on
issues of social importance such as gun violence, equal pay, LGBTQ equality, and denouncing
racism;
WHEREAS, the Washington Mystics had a historic offensive regular season, breaking
WNBA single-season records for points per possession (PPP), assists, assist/turnover ratio,
effective field goal percentage, 3-point field goals in a season, and free throw percentage;
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WHEREAS, demonstrating a true team effort, the Finals MVP was awarded to Emma
Meesseman, the first time a reserve player has been so honored; and
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2019 before a packed arena, the Washington Mystics
became the 2019 WNBA champions.
RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the Washington Mystics Recognition Resolution of 2019.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the Washington Mystics
and their contribution to sports and to the District of Columbia providing hope for a rich
basketball future in the District and declares October 10, 2019 as Washington Mystics Day in
the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the
District of Columbia Register.