Mayor Taveras Proclaims November 19, 2011 Major League Gaming Day in the City of Providence

WHEREAS, Major League Gaming was founded in 2002 as the dominant media property exclusively targeting tens of millions of consumers worldwide who have a passion for playing video games as a competitive social activity; and

WHEREAS, Major League Gaming gives aspiring gamers around the world an opportunity to compete, improve their skills, and socialize through a thriving competitive community with more than 750,000 matches each month online, as well as live Pro Circuit tournaments in cities nationwide; and

WHEREAS, The 2011 Pro Circuit has been the most successful season to date with record-breaking online viewership and attendance; and

WHEREAS, Major League Gaming National Championships will be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center from November 18 - 20, 2011; and

WHEREAS, 2,000 competitors and several thousand spectators will come to Providence to vie for titles and prize money;

Now, Therefore, Do I,
Angel Taveras, Mayor of the City of Providence,
Hereby Proclaim Friday, November 18, 2011
Major League Gaming Day
in the City of Providence