City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation
WHEREAS, the time is fast approaching for the 80th annual Elks Rodeo and Parade, June 1 through June 4, 2023, in the City of Santa Maria, considered by many to be the event of the year; and
WHEREAS, continuing the tradition of Clarence Minetti and Leland "Butch" Simas, hundreds of loyal Elks Lodge #1538 members have volunteered and have been drafted to make this rodeo a tremendous success and to cause Elks Lodge #1538 to be named "Number One" Elks Lodge in the United States numerous times over the last 34 years; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade will begin at 9:00 a .m. on Saturday, June 3rd , and continue down Broadway from Mill Street to Enos Drive; and
WHEREAS, it has been a long-standing tradition to begin wearing western clothes several weeks prior to the Elks Rodeo.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALICE M. PATINO, Mayor of the City of Santa Maria , hereby proclaim June 1 through June 4, 2023, as:
"GO RODEO DAYS"
in the City of Santa Maria and encourage all residents and businesses to enter the rodeo spirit by wearing western apparel.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Seal of the City of Santa Maria to be affixed hereto this 16th day of May 2023.
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor