Office of the Mayor

Proclamation

Lawrence, Kansas

WHEREAS:      In 2009, the Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee is celebrating its twenty second 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:      This years’ parade will be dedicated to John Weatherwax a long time member and supporter of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade; 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;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael Dever, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, March 17, 2009, for the day of the City of Lawrence’s

“TWENTY SECOND ANNUAL SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE”

The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee once again presents to the City of Lawrence the Pub Quiz on Sunday, February 15th, the Auction held on Saturday, February 28th, the “Shamrock Shuffle” 5 K Run and Dart Tourney on Saturday March 7th, the Queen Coronation on Sunday, March 8th, the Bikers/Poker Run on Saturday, March 14^th, and The Parade on Tuesday, March 17^th at 1:00 p.m. for proper recognition and congratulate all interested citizens of Lawrence and surrounding communities for participating in this event.

                                                                                    Michael Dever, Mayor

March 10, 2009