Missouri Valley

2025 National Tennis Month Proclamations



May is National Tennis Month, and communities throughout USTA Missouri Valley are helping to make it known! Throughout the five-state area, proclamations have been made at the city and state levels proudly declaring May as National Tennis Month.

 

Below you can find a running list of all the proclamations issued so far this year as well as photos of them being received and links to the proclamation documents.

 

Interested in finding ways to participate in National Tennis Month yourself? Visit our National Tennis Month page to find a list of events happening in your district.

Skip Advertisement

Advertisement

State Proclamations

Oklahoma - Received April 15

David and Lisa Minihan received a National Tennis Month proclamation from the state of Oklahoma on April 15 declaring May as National Tennis Month. See the proclamation here.

Kansas - Received April 25

A group of representatives from USTA Missouri Valley, USTA Kansas and USTA Heart of America—Mary Buschmann, Tracey Johnson, Alex Lee, Kate Foss, Amy Mathew, Macy Mathew, Don Eccles, Manon Eilts—received the proclamation from the state of Kansas declaring May as National Tennis Month. See the proclamation here.

Nebraska- Received May 13

The Nebraska National Tennis Month proclamation was received on May 13. You can view the proclamation here.

 

Pictured is: Nancy Samson, Tammy Hill, Jeff Fredricks, Henry Fredricks, Harrison Fredricks, Kara Heim, Lisa Thomas, Mary Buschmann, Governor Jim Pillen and Jason McFarley.

 

City Proclamations

Tulsa, Oklahoma- Received March 28

Melissa McCorkle, Director of Tennis, Case Tennis Center at LaFortune Park, Peter McCorkle, Tournament Director at LaFortune Tennis, Matt Hancock, Tulsa County Director of Parks and Recreation, and Maghin Abernathy, USTA Oklahoma Community Tennis Manager, hold the Tulsa, Oklahoma proclamation that declares May as National Tennis Month. View the proclamation here.

Norman, Oklahoma- Received April 12

USTA Oklahoma Executive Director David Minihan and Marc Claude', Westwood Tennis Center Director of Tennis, holding the Norman, Oklahoma proclamation that declares May as National Tennis Month. See the proclamation here.

Raymore, Missouri- Received April 22

USTA Heart of America Executive Director Rebecca Falkner Axelrod received the Raymore, Missouri National Tennis Month proclamation. See the proclamation here.

Gladstone, Missouri- Received April 28

See the proclamation here.

St. Joseph, Missouri

Check out the St. Joseph, Missouri proclamation here.

Edmond, Oklahoma

USTA Oklahoma Executive Director David Minihan holding the Edmond, Oklahoma proclamation for National Tennis Month. See the proclamation here.

Liberty, Missouri

See the Liberty, Missouri proclamation for National Tennis Month here.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Pictured is David Minihan and USTA Oklahoma President, Eric Wedemeyer, with the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma National Tennis Month proclamation. View the proclamation here.

Prairie Village, Kansas- May 5

The National Tennis Month proclamation was received on May 5 by Rebecca Falkner Axelrod in Prairie Village, Kansas. See the proclamation here.

Overland Park, Kansas- May 9

View the Overland Park, Kansas proclamation here.

Kansas City, Missouri- May 10

The Kansas City, Missouri National Tennis Month proclamation was presented on May 10 at the Plaza Tennis Center's Hit To Be Fit Day event. View the proclamation here.

Merriam, Kansas- May 12

The Merriam, Kansas proclamation was presented on May 12. You can see the proclamation here.

Raytown, Missouri- May 17

The Raytown, Missouri National Tennis Month proclamation was presented on May 17. You can view the proclamation here.

Bonner Springs, Missouri- May 28

The Bonner Springs, Missouri National Tennis Month proclamation was presented at an event on May 28. Click here to view the proclamation.

TOURNAMENTS NEAR YOU


PROGRAMS NEAR YOU


Skip Advertisement

Advertisement

Related Articles

  • Visit the Setting the Standard page
    Setting the Standard
    January 30, 2026
    From pre-dawn practices in St. Louis to Division I success, Nia Cooper's tennis journey is fueled by dedication and a desire to inspire young Black girls to see what's possible. Read More
  • Visit the Legacy and Leadership page
    Legacy and Leadership
    January 30, 2026
    Check out a roundup of Black History Month stories highlighting the players, leaders and programs shaping tennis communities across the USTA Missouri Valley. Read More
  • Visit the Building Belonging page
    Building Belonging
    January 29, 2026
    From a childhood spark watching Wimbledon to captaining league teams and DE&I committee efforts today, Jason McFarley is helping expand access and belonging in tennis. Read More