Whereas City of Richmond, CA, is a community which acknowledges that a special vibrancy exists within the entire community when its individual citizens collectively “go the extra mile” in personal effort, volunteerism, and service; and
Whereas City of Richmond, CA, is a community which encourages its citizens to maximize their personal contribution to the community by giving of themselves wholeheartedly and with total effort, commitment, and conviction to their individual ambitions, family, friends, and community; and
Whereas City of Richmond, CA, is a community which chooses to shine a light on and celebrate individuals and organizations within its community who “go the extra mile” in order to make a difference and lift up fellow members of their community; and
Whereas City of Richmond, CA, acknowledges the mission of Extra Mile America to create 550 Extra Mile cities in America and is proud to support “Extra Mile Day” on November 1, 2023.
Now, I, Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez, on behalf of the Richmond City Council, hereby proclaim November 1, 2023, to be Extra Mile Day. I urge each individual in the community to take time on this day to not only “go the extra mile” in his or her own life, but to also acknowledge all those who are inspirational in their efforts and commitment to make their organizations, families, community, country, or world a better place.
Extra Mile Day
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
City of Richmond
October 17th, 2023
Therefore,