Washington Black Belt Academy Day

King County Proclamation

WHEREAS, Washington Black Belt Academy has been teaching Martial Arts in Renton since 2003, with campuses currently located in Renton WA, Redmond WA, and Edmond OK;

WHEREAS, the ultimate goal of the Washington Black Belt Academy is to empower all of its students to become over-achievers, honorable, and respectable members of the community; and

WHEREAS, in addition to teacher Martial Arts, the Washington Black Belt Academy volunteers at local schools to teach bully prevention, setting goals, healthy living, and life motivation; and

WHEREAS, the Washington Black Belt Academy also makes a positive contribution to the community through hosting and sponsoring fundraisers including the World Visions, “Hunger Crises Fund” and the Rays Foundation; and

WHEREAS, the Washington Black Belt Academy is committed to teaching core values and instilling morals in our next generation;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kurt Triplett, Executive of Martian Luther King Jr. County, do hereby proclaim, Friday, June 12, 2009, to be

WASHINGTON BLACK BELT ACADEMY DAY

In this great county. I encourage all county residents to join me in thanking Washington Black Belt Academy for its outstanding contributions to the well being of our youth and local communities.

Kurt Triplett
King County Executive