Office of the Mayor

Proclamation

Lawrence, Kansas

 

WHEREAS:   This is the 31st anniversary of the Downtown Lawrence Farmers Market; and

 

WHEREAS:   The market provides a place where local area farmers and producers can sell fresh produce, fresh and dried flowers, crafts, and homemade goods direct to consumers; and

 

WHEREAS:   Producer participation in direct marketing of produce encourages production of quality fresh fruits and vegetables; and

 

WHEREAS:   The Downtown Lawrence Farmers market is a model for other markets and is the largest and oldest farmers market in the State of Kansas;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Amyx, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim April 29, 2006 – November 11, 2006, as

 

“DOWNTOWN LAWRENCE FARMERS MARKET SEASON”

 

and invite all our citizens to join in the celebration of this season.  The City of Lawrence offers its wholehearted welcome and best wishes to all participants for a renewed spirit of togetherness.

 

                                                                                                        

                                                                   Mike Amyx, Mayor

 

                                                                   May 9,  2006