May is proclaimed National Tennis Month in Nebraska

It’s official: May is National Tennis Month in the state of Nebraska.

Jim Pillen, Nebraska governor, signed a proclamation in the Nebraska State Capitol’s Warner Chamber on May 20 that declared May as National Tennis Month in the state. USTA Missouri Valley Executive Director Mary Buschmann spoke at the proclamation signing.

“We believe in the power of tennis to create human connections,” Buschmann said. “We believe in growing a sport that is open to all. We believe in the life-changing benefits of tennis, which extends life by nine years.”

Local representatives from the USTA, Community Tennis Associations (CTAs) and more attended the proclamation signing. Pillen read part of the proclamation during the ceremony.

“The United States Tennis Association has declared the month of May as National Tennis Month to encourage players, organizations, facilities, retailers, tennis manufacturers and more to promote local programs and activities at parks and facilities to showcase tennis and spread the word about the sport and its benefits,” Pillen said. “And to help players and non-players find courts and play opportunities in their communities.”

Numerous proclamations declaring May as National Tennis Month have been made at the state, city and county levels throughout the USTA Missouri Valley. Check out a running list of the section’s 2024 proclamations by clicking here.