Mayor Roberts: January is officially Panthers Pride Month

January is almost halfway over, but it’s not too late for the first month of the year to jump on the Carolina Panthers’ bandwagon.

Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts on Wednesday signed a resolution declaring January “Panthers Pride Month,” which – among other things – asks Charlotteans to “(show) their Panthers Pride every Friday by wearing their Panthers gear or Panthers colors of black, blue or white.”

Here’s the full text of the proclamation:

“WHEREAS, the Carolina Panthers are inspiring community pride on and off the field; and

“WHEREAS, the Carolina Panthers’ record is the best in the NFL; and

“WHEREAS, the Carolina Panthers are the NFC South Division Champions for the third year in a row; and

“WHEREAS, the “#KeepPounding” message from former player and coach Sam Mills continues to resonate in our community; and

“WHEREAS, the Carolina Panthers have overcome adversity in their work and personal lives and uplifted us all with their resilience; and

“WHEREAS, the players, coaches and owner are role models for our young people through their excellent character, unrelenting work ethic, determination to win and intense focus; and

“WHEREAS, the Carolina Panthers are bringing a positive national spotlight on the city of Charlotte, using the NFL as the stage; and

“WHEREAS, the Carolina Panthers are entering the playoffs ready to challenge themselves to be the best; and

“WHEREAS, the City of Charlotte is now proudly wearing its Panthers Pride through banners, building lights and signs;

“NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jennifer Watson Roberts, Mayor of Charlotte, do hereby proclaim January 2016 as “Carolina Panthers Pride Month” in Charlotte and commend its observance to all citizens, by showing their Panthers Pride every Friday by wearing their Panthers gear or Panthers colors of black, blue or white

“WITNESS MY HAND and the official Seal of the City of Charlotte.”

Théoden Janes

This story was originally published January 13, 2016 at 6:33 PM with the headline "Mayor Roberts: January is officially Panthers Pride Month."