P R O C L A M A T I O N
DECLARING MAY 5-11 2024
AS PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK
WHEREAS, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local government exists throughout the world, and WHEREAS, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants, and WHEREAS, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels, and WHEREAS, Professional Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all.
WHEREAS, The Professional Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community.
WHEREAS, Professional Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state, provincial, county and international professional organizations.
WHEREAS, It is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk.
WHEREAS, With great sadness we grieve the loss of our esteemed City Clerk, June Lemos, on September 28, 2023 and honor her contributions to the City of Fort Bragg, and WHEREAS, we embrace the appointment of our new City Clerk, Diana Sanchez, and are committed to her success as we continue our goal to better serve our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bernie Norvell, Mayor of the City of Fort Bragg, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim May 5-11 as “Professional Municipal Clerks Week,” and further extend appreciation to our dearly departed City Clerk, June Lemos, our newly appointed City Clerk, Diana Sanchez, and to all Professional Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.
SIGNED this 22nd day of April, 2024
BERNIE NORVELL, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana Sanchez, City Clerk
No. 09-2024