City Commission in Lake Worth: Overwhelming support for Braves Spring Training baseball in the County's John Prince Park

Mayor Pam Triolo wearing her Atlanta Braves cap. The mayor and rest of the City Commission voted overwhelmingly in support to "Bring Back the Braves"!

Below is the resolution the City passed with overwhelming and enthusiastic support:

"WHEREAS, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is considering an effort to work with the Atlanta Braves ('Braves') to return to Palm Beach County; and,
WHEREAS, the Braves were located in West Palm Beach for 34 years building a strong local following of fans and supporters; and,
WHEREAS, the Braves are one of the oldest baseball franchises winning World Series and was the team of local resident Hank Aaron #44 who broke Babe Ruth’s career home run record in 1974; and,
WHEREAS, a Braves Spring Training site in South Central Palm Beach County would provide an opportunity for residents, families and children, and visitors alike to attend professional baseball games; and,
WHEREAS a Braves Spring Training site in John Prince Park would provide a tremendous economic impact and provide additional tourist bed tax revenue; and,
WHEREAS a Spring Training facility would provide an important venue for other sporting and cultural activities to the City of Lake Worth and surrounding communities; and,
WHEREAS, significant County and State economic development investments have been made in other parts of Palm Beach County including, Scripps, Roger Dean Stadium, and the recent Astros/Nationals facility; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Commissioners and City staff are involved in long term planning activities in our City to promote tourism, economic development, and improved quality of life;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA, that:
Section 1: The City Commission of the City of Lake Worth strongly encourages and supports Palm Beach County in its effort to Bring Home the Braves to a Spring Training facility in John Prince Park.
Section 2: The City Commission directs that a copy of this Resolution shall be provided to Palm Beach County and the Atlanta Braves and all other parties as deemed appropriate by the City Manager.
Section 3: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage. Remember:
"It ain't over till it's over."
—Yogi Berra