PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT – AUGUST 4, 2026
PRESENTED TO DANVILLE CHIEF OF POLICE THOMAS ROSSBERG
WHEREAS, the National Association of Town Watch ( NATW) sponsors a national community- building campaign on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, entitled “ National Night Out”; and WHEREAS, this year “ National Night Out” celebrates 43 years of community- building that promotes police- community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live; and
WHEREAS, the “ National Night Out” Campaign provides an opportunity for neighbors in Danville to join millions of neighbors across thousands of communities from all 50 states, US Territories, and military bases worldwide; and
WHEREAS, “ National Night Out” enhances relationships between neighbors and law enforcement, creating a true sense of community through neighborhood events, cookouts, safety demonstrations, and block parties; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that all neighbors of Danville come together with police and work together to build a safer, more caring community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council does hereby proclaim August 4, 2026, as “ National Night Out” and urges all citizens to join the National Association of Town Watch in support of the 43rd Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto set our hands this 21st day of July 2026.
NEWELL ARNERICH, MAYOR
ROBERT STORER, VICE MAYOR MARK BELOTZ, COUNCILMEMBER
KAREN G. STEPPER, COUNCILMEMBER RENEE S. MORGAN, COUNCILMEMBER