05/01/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/30/2024 23:17
05/01/2024
View the signed Mayoral Proclamation for Youth Week
WHEREAS, The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has designated May 1-7 as Youth Week to honor America's Junior Citizens for their accomplishments and to give fitting recognition to their services to community, state and nation; and
WHEREAS, Fargo Lodge #260 will sponsor an observance during that week in tribute to the Junior Citizens of the community; and
WHEREAS, No event could be more deserving of support and participation than one dedicated to young people representing the nation's greatest resource, and who in the years ahead will assume the responsibility for the advancement of our free society; and
WHEREAS, Youth need the guidance, inspiration and encouragement in order to help develop the qualities of character essential for future leadership and go forth to serve America; and
WHEREAS, To achieve this worthy objective we should demonstrate our partnership with youth, an understanding of their hopes and aspirations, and a willingness to help prepare them in every way for the responsibilities and opportunities of citizenship.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo, North Dakota do hereby proclaim May 1-7, 2024, to be
YOUTH WEEK
in the City of Fargo and urge all departments of government, civic, fraternal and patriotic groups, and citizens in general, to participate wholeheartedly in its observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of The City of Fargo, North Dakota to be affixed this 1st day of May, 2024.
Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney
Mayor
Fargo, North Dakota