Rep. Reschke Calls for Renaming NBA Franchise to Oregon Trail Blazers

State Rep. Reschke (R-Klamath Falls) calls for renaming Portland’s NBA franchise to the Oregon Trail Blazers. (NBA.com)

E. Werner Reschke says new moniker would be more inclusive and historically accurate

SALEM, Ore. – A statement from E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls) on House Concurrent Resolution 15 to change the Portland Trailblazers to the Oregon Trail Blazers.

“I introduced HCR 15 to be all-encompassing statewide. This is Oregon’s team, not just Portland’s. HCR 15 recommends the name change of the Portland Trail Blazers to the Oregon Trail Blazers. First, it is historically more accurate — but most importantly, the name "Oregon Trail Blazers" is more inclusive.

People throughout the state follow the Trail Blazers team, not just those in the Portland area. Changing the name to the Oregon Trail Blazers allows more Oregonians to embrace the team as their own. I look forward to this Resolution and the conversation that ensues,” said Rep. Reschke.

Press release provided from Greg Styles, Communications Director, Oregon State Legislature.

Representative E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls)