Less than one week after legendary Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas retired from the NFL after 11 seasons, the city of Cleveland decided to recognize his greatness by declaring July 3rd, 2018 (or 7/3) as “Joe Thomas Day” in honor of his iconic No. 73 jersey.

On St. Patrick's Day, Thomas responded on Twitter with his support for such a grand holiday with a few ideas added on.

“I’d like to lobby @CityofCleveland to make 7/3 an official holiday where the city government is closed, banks are closed, mandatory day off for all workers. It only makes sense to roll into America’s birthday with a little pre-game holiday for all on the 3rd. Retweet if you agree,” Thomas said on Twitter.

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When one Twitter user asked if the holiday could possibly be expanded to a 100-mile radius of Cleveland, Thomas was very happy to embrace the idea that even more people in the Midwest could celebrate the holiday, as well.

“I agree. This should be an “all-Midwest” holiday. Anywhere you; eat brats for “special occasions”, go to fish frys on Fridays, drink bloody Mary’s on Sundays, opening day is a holiday, and drink beer on any day ending in Y,” Thomas said.

After being selected by the Browns No. 3 overall in the 2007 NFL Draft out of the University of Wisconsin, Brown became the model of consistency for more than a decade with 10 straight Pro Bowl appearances to begin his career. The 33-year-old star left tackle also became the first player to ever play in at least the first 10,000 snaps in his career, which unfortunately came to an end when he tore his triceps in a game against the Tennessee Titans.

May you forever live in Cleveland glory, Joe. You certainly deserve it for being the model of consistency as an NFL offensive lineman.