HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 18-039 Idaho Day Proclamation
McCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 18-39
Meeting Date February 22, 2018
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
Originator
SUBJECT:
Department Approvals Initials or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
Request to Proclaim March 2, 2018 as Celebration
City Manager AS
of Idaho Day in the City of McCall
Clerk Originator
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
Parks and Recreation
COST IMPACT:
Airport
FUNDING
Library
SOURCE:
Information Systems
TIMELINE:
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
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In 2014, the Idaho Legislature established an official Idaho Day to be observed March 4 each year with a
proclamation from the governor and programs at the State Capitol, as well as events and activities in
communities statewide. 2018’s theme is "Idaho Remembers," in honor of the 100th anniversary of the WWI
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Armistice and all Idaho Veterans who have served. Due to March 4 falling on a Sunday, Idaho Day will
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be observed on March 5 at the Capitol.
Last year, the state's Capitol building both the House and Senate Chambers recognized Idaho Day with
special programs; schools and libraries displayed Idaho-themed books and held Idaho trivia quizzes, Idaho
Rendezvous, and numerous other activities.
The McCall City Library is hosting an Idaho History day on March 2th, and the Barbara Morgan Elementary
School 4th graders and teachers will be coming for fun Idaho related activities. In support of the Elementary
School and the McCall Public Library staff is recommending that March 2 be recognized as Idaho Day in
McCall.
The proclamation is attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Proclaim March 2, 2018 as the celebration of Idaho Day in the City of McCall and authorize the Mayor to
sign the proclamation.
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE ACTION