HomeMy Public PortalAbout06/14/2002 * National Small Cities DayMAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
Proclaiming June 14, 2002
NATIONAL SMALL CITIES DAY
"Building Quality Communities"
In the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida
WHEREAS small cities under 50,000 population constitute the vast majority of cities
across the United States; and
WHEREAS small cities provide opportunities which allow millions of people across
America to lead better lives; and
WHEREAS small cities build quality communities through thoughtful,
comprehensive planning and cooperative efforts with neighboring cities which improve
the quality of life for all citizens; and
WHEREAS the federal government is a partner in building quality communities, and
must be encouraged to continue to sponsor necessary programs and supportive legislation
to improve communities, and
WHEREAS state governments are partners in building quality communities, and must
be encouraged to continue to sponsor necessary programs and supportive legislation to
improve communities; and
WHEREAS organizations, businesses, and citizens are partners in building quality
communities, and must be encouraged to continue to support efforts that make their
communities better places in which to live; and
WHEREAS the Board of Directors and Small Cities Council of the National League
of Cities have declared June 14, 2002 as National Small Cities Day; and
WHEREAS the Small Cities Council of the National League of Cities has challenged
all cities, towns, and villages across America to proclaim June 14, 2002 as National
Small Cities Day, and to conduct activities — such as news conferences, public service
announcements, and events in local schools and community centers — on that day which
highlight the different ways in which the federal government, state governments,
organizations, businesses, and citizens partner with small cities to build quality
communities and better the lives of all citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, I William F. Koch, Jr., Mayor of the Town of Gulf Stream,
Florida, do hereby proclaim June 14, 2002 as
NATIONAL SMALL CITIES DAY
"Building Quality Communities"
in the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida, and encourages President Bush, Congress, state
governments, organizations, businesses, and all citizens to recognize this event, and to
work together on this day and throughout the year to build quality communities in small
cities to better the lives of all citizens.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the Seal of the Town of
Gulf Stream, Florida to be affixed this 14`h day of June 2002.
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"Kochr.
Mayor