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, 2017, the United States Marine Corps will be celebrating its 242nd anniversary and Marines all around the world will be celebrating 242 years of honor, courage, and dedication to duty; and

 

WHEREAS:   This year’s Birthday Celebration will be held at the Adams Alumni Center in Lawrence, Kansas, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Leslie Soden, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim Friday, November 10, 2017 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 Friday at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

                                                                                                        

                                                                    Leslie Soden, Mayor

 

                                                                   November 7, 2017