Office of the Mayor

Proclamation

Lawrence, Kansas

WHEREAS:   On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the forming of two battalions of Marines; and

WHEREAS:   Tun Tavern, Philadelphia was the first recruiting office created on that day; and

WHEREAS:   Many Lawrence citizens and City employees have followed in the footsteps of those first recruits and other Marines by serving their country throughout the world; and

WHEREAS:   For many years, these former Marines have hosted a Birthday Celebration for the United States Marine Corps, inviting all the citizens of Lawrence and all Marines; and

WHEREAS:   On November 10, 2008, the United States Marine Corps will be celebrating its 233^rd anniversary; and

WHEREAS:   On this day, Marines all around the world will be celebrating 233 years of honor, courage, and dedication to duty; and

WHEREAS:   This year’s Birthday Celebration will be held at the Dole Institute of Politics in Lawrence, Kansas, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 10, 2008;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael Dever, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim Monday, November 10, 2008 as

“CELEBRATE MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY”

in Lawrence and invite all citizens of Lawrence and Marines to join together to drink a toast to the Corps on Monday at 10:30 a.m.

                                                                   Michael Dever, Mayor

November 4, 2008