Official Proclamation
Official Proclamation
Official Proclamation
WHEREAS, I, Butler Blue IV, am an AKC-registered, live English bulldog mascot representing Butler University,
located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the fourth in succession among a line of nationally recognized Butler Bulldog
mascots.
WHEREAS, I, Butler Blue IV, am the host of hosts; the heartwarming host of Hinkle Fieldhouse, and the honorable
hoops host to hardwood hobbyists around the globe.
WHEREAS, I, Butler Blue IV, am an ambassador, or Ambassa-Dawg, officially representing my school, my city, my
state, and my game as doggy diplomat.
WHEREAS, I, Butler Blue IV, am a reporter, or repawter, offering scoops on hoops, along with ears-up, eyes-wide,
nose-to-the-ground, and tail-wagging observations of collegiate mascot life.
WHEREAS, I, Butler Blue IV, a bone-a-fide college hoops fanatic, a beast of brackets, mongrel of madness, Dawg of
dunks, rover of rebounds, pupper of put-backs, and bully of buzzer-beaters.
WHEREAS, Butler University, home of historic Hinkle Fieldhouse, is rated the No. 1 Regional University in the
Midwest by U.S. News, featuring six academic colleges, and known for small class sizes and real-world experiences
that provide students with positive academic outcomes and fulfilling lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BUTLER BLUE IV, OFFICIAL MASCOT OF BUTLER UNIVERSITY, DO HEREBY
PROCLAIM MYSELF TO BE:
MAYOR OF MARCH
On the campus of Butler University, in the City of Indianapolis, throughout the State of Indiana, and wherever
college hoops are revered and celebrated, I ask all fans of basketball to join in this observance.
BUTLER BLUE IV
MAYOR OF MARCH
MASCOT, BUTLER UNIVERSITY