Denver Mayor, John Hickenlooper, has declared today Purple Tuesday:
WHEREAS, Since 1993, the City and County of Denver has proudly been the home of Colorado’s Major League Baseball team; and
**WHEREAS, **The Colorado Rockies have helped activate and energize Lower Downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods bringing fans from across the state to Coors Field and local businesses; and
WHEREAS,_ The Colorado Rockies personify the enthusiasm, energy, perseverance and team play that make Colorado and the West a remarkable place to live; and_
_WHEREAS, _The Colorado Rockies have won the first three games of the 2007 National League Division Championship series and are one win away from a trip to the World Series; and
WHEREAS,_ Everyone in the Denver metro area and Colorado Rockies fans worldwide are encouraged to wear purple on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, to support the Colorado Rockies in their quest for the National League Division title._
