Leroy's Leap Day In Waukesha County

WHEREAS, on December 26, 1993, Green Bay Packer strong safety and NFL All Star LeRoy Butler returned a fumble caused by Reggie White for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Raiders and jumped into the stands in celebration, creating the first-ever Lambeau Leap;

WHEREAS, the Lambeau Leap is the stuff of legend so much so that it remains legal despite the NFL legislating against other celebrations;

WHEREAS, LeRoy Butler forever changed professional football by jumping the wall that separates spectators from athletes in the sports' ultimate interactive moment;

WHEREAS, LeRoy Butler spent his entire football career with the Green Bay Packers, became a four-time NFL Pro Bowl and All Pro player, a Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame inductee, a Super Bowl XXI Champion and an NFL Hall of Fame nominee;

WHEREAS, LeRoy Butler is sought after every four years on Leap Day for events and promotions but has chosen to spend Leap Day 2020 raising funds for Hebron Housing Services;

WHEREAS, as a child who overcame both poverty and physical challenges, LeRoy Butler will take time to speak about his experience, meet donors and sign autographs on February 29, 2020 with proceeds going to Hebron Housing Services’ mission to end homelessness in Waukesha;

WHEREAS, Hebron Housing Services is the oldest non-profit organization that provides emergency shelter at three location to men, women and children in Waukesha and its case managers work with guests to connect them with long-term solutions for stable housing;

WHEREAS, many people do not realize homelessness very much exists in the suburbs as well as the city and this event will raise both awareness and much-needed funds;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Paul Farrow, Waukesha County Executive, do hereby proclaim February 29, 2020, in Waukesha County as “LEROY’S LEAP DAY.”