PROCLAMATION

Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local government exists throughout the world, and

Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants; and

Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels; and

Whereas, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all; and

Whereas, The Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community.

Whereas, Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of the Office of the Municipal Clerk through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state, province, county and international professional organizations.

Whereas, It is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of the Office of the Municipal Clerk.

Now, Therefore, I, Jack Brady, by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of North Lauderdale, Florida do hereby recognize the week of May 3^rd through May 9^th, 2009 as

MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK

and further extend appreciation to our Interim Municipal Clerk, Patricia Vancheri,

and her Deputy, Pam Donovan, and to all Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 14th day of April, 2009.

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Mayor Jack Brady