PROCLAMATION
A PROCLAMATION DECLARING AN ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY IN THE CITY OF NEWBERG
WHEREAS, The City of Newberg in 2012 declared a proclamation in support of being a peace community; and
WHEREAS, The United Nations have decreed September 21st to be an International Day of Peace; and
WHEREAS, The Newberg Peace Coalition has been formed of community members and supported by local organizations in its efforts; and
WHEREAS, The Newberg Peace Coalition has set plans to make September 21st an Acts of Kindness Day throughout Newberg by helping to start chains of Paying it Forward and other acts; and
WHEREAS, these Acts of Kindness will help to spread generosity, neighborly help, and community building.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS PROCLAIMED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Newberg, Oregon, that September 21st, 2016, be known as “Acts of Kindness Day” and the city and its leaders encourage its residents and visitors to do something kind and nice on that day in support of peace.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause the Seal of the City of Newberg to be affixed on this 19th day of September, 2016.
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Bob Andrews, Mayor