Office of the Mayor

Proclamation

Lawrence, Kansas

WHEREAS:   The Knights of Columbus Councils 1372 and 12960 in Lawrence will be extending a helping hand to individuals during the 8^th, 9^th, and 10^th days of October by participating in the 34^th annual fund drive for people with mental retardation; and

WHEREAS:   Hundreds of citizens have received needed assistance from the Knight’s Tootsie Roll campaign through which over $5,100 was raised last year; and

WHEREAS:   It is important to be aware of the need to assist these citizens, who with training and instruction can be prepared to lead happy and productive lives;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Rundle, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim October 8, 9, and 10 to be

“KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HELPING PEOPLE WITH MENTAL RETARDATION DAYS”

And urge all citizens of this community to recognize the merits of this cause by contributing generously to its support through the purchase of a tootsie roll on the days set aside to raise money to help those agencies concerned with people with mental retardation in this area.

                                                                   Mike Rundle, Mayor

September 28, 2004