Office of the Mayor

Proclamation

Lawrence, Kansas

 

WHEREAS:   The Knights of Columbus Councils 12960 and 1372 in Lawrence will be extending a helping hand to individuals during the 13th, 14th, and 15th days of October by participating in the 36th annual fund drive for people with intellectual disabilities; and

 

WHEREAS:   Hundreds of citizens have received needed assistance from the Knight’s Tootsie Roll campaign through which over $5,000 was raised last year; and

 

WHEREAS:   It is important to be aware of the need to assist these citizens, who with training and instruction can be prepared to lead happy and productive lives;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Amyx, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim October 13, 14, and 15 to be

 

“KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HELPING PEOPLE WITH

 INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES DAYS”

 

And urge all citizens of this community to recognize the merits of this cause by contributing generously to its support through their donation toward a tootsie roll on the days set aside to raise money to help those agencies concerned with people with intellectual disabilities in this area.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                 Mike Amyx

                                                    Mayor

 

                                                    October 10, 2006