Office of the Mayor

Proclamation

Lawrence, Kansas

WHEREAS:   In 2006, the committee for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Lawrence, Kansas celebrates its 19^th year as an organization in Lawrence; and

WHEREAS:   The parade committee encompasses four basic themes:

First, to honor Irish Americans and their contributions to America;

Second, to celebrate the legend and spirit of St. Patrick through a fun, good old-fashioned parade;

Third, to promote an atmosphere of benevolence, friendship, and cooperation through the parade and other associated events; and

Fourth, to support and exemplify the idea that charity and goodwill begins at home, benefiting your friends, neighbors, and the Lawrence community; and

WHEREAS:   The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is self-supporting, and depends solely on the resources of interested businesses and citizens who donate their time, talents, and good humor to sponsor worthwhile charitable causes on a yearly basis; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dennis “Boog” Highberger, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim Friday, March 17, 2006, for the day of the City of Lawrence’s

“NINETEENTH ANNUAL SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE”

and congratulate all interested citizens of Lawrence and surrounding communities for participating in these events.

                                                          Dennis “Boog” Highberger, Mayor

March 14, 2006