City of
Manhattan Beach
Prodamation
Whereas. poetry is one of the earliest forms of cultural creation and stortelling, defining us as humans and shaping our cultures for thousands of rears; and (Wherease the Academe of American Poets established the month of April as National Poets Month in 19%, marking the 80t annual celebration; and
(Whereas, Vational Poetry Month secks to highlight the estraordinary legact and ongoing achievement ol'American poets; introduce Americans to the pleasures and benefits of reading poett; bring poets and poets to the public in immediate and innoratie wars; make poet an important part of our children's education; and (Whereas as Vational Poets Month, under the leadership and direction of the Academy of American Poets, is now the largest literary celebration in the workd; and (Whereas, poctry enhances and enriches the lies of all Americans; and (Whereas the words of a poet can read across cultures, places, times, and people, to more deeply connect as to one another and our place in the world; and (Whereas poetry; as an essential part of the arts and humanities, affects evert aspect of life in America todas; including education, the economr; and commumits pride and derelopment; and
(Where, poctry has produced some ofthe nation's leading creathe artists and has inspired other New, Therefore, Be Il Reselee that I, David Lesser, Masor of the City of Manhattan Beach, Calitornia, on behall of the Cio Council and the residents of Manhattan Beach, do herebr proclam April, 2026 as
National Poetry Montle
I call upon all public ollicials, educators, teaching artists, librarians, students, and all the people of the City of Manhattan Beach to obserre this month, to celebrate the cultural riches our commumit has to ofler, and to recognize the important role of poett in creating and sustaining this great nation with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
Dated this 2l das of April 2026.
ITTEST:
City Clerk Liza Tamura
OF MILN
CITY