Office of the Mayor
Proclamation
Lawrence, Kansas
WHEREAS: Since 1978, Independence, Inc., has served as a resource in Lawrence and Northeast Kansas through its mission of providing advocacy, services, and education for people with disabilities and our communities; and
WHEREAS: The vision of Independence, Inc., is to work together to transform our communities to be the best places for people with disabilities to live, learn, and work; and
WHEREAS: Independence, Inc., works to help people with disabilities to live fulfilling lives in the environments of their choice; and
WHEREAS: Independence, Inc., will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary on Saturday, August 2, 2008;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael Dever, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim Saturday, August 2, 2008 as the
Michael Dever, Mayor
August 5, 2008