Dallas Mayor Denounces Michael Vick Getting Key to the City
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The mayor of Dallas said he did not give permission for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick to be awarded a key to the city.
Vick, the Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year, took the Eagles to the playoffs in his first season starting — his second year back in the league overall — after spending 18 months behind bars for operating an interstate dogfighting operation.
Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway presented Vick with the key at a special ceremony in Dallas last week, which also happened to be the host city of the Super Bowl. But Mayor Tom Leppert was quick to denounce the move.
“The action taken was not sanctioned by my office and was not an official ceremonial honor on behalf of the city of Dallas,” he said. He added that official keys to the city are presented by the mayor or an elected official designated by the mayor and are reserved for “an elected official of international status.”
“Clearly, this was not the case in this situation and [it was done] without my knowledge or approval,” Leppert added.
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Vick, the Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year, took the Eagles to the playoffs in his first season starting — his second year back in the league overall — after spending 18 months behind bars for operating an interstate dogfighting operation.
Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway presented Vick with the key at a special ceremony in Dallas last week, which also happened to be the host city of the Super Bowl. But Mayor Tom Leppert was quick to denounce the move.
“The action taken was not sanctioned by my office and was not an official ceremonial honor on behalf of the city of Dallas,” he said. He added that official keys to the city are presented by the mayor or an elected official designated by the mayor and are reserved for “an elected official of international status.”
“Clearly, this was not the case in this situation and [it was done] without my knowledge or approval,” Leppert added.
Full Story: http://www.rollingout.com/insiderohome/ro-today/13155-dallas-mayor-denounces-mic...
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