City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation
WHEREAS, the Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria was formed on May 18, 1923, to provide services for the development and advancement of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria celebrates a long history of service, particularly to youth, in our community; and
WHEREAS, the Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria has hosted benefit shows, dances, golf tournaments, and pancake breakfasts to raise funds for several major projects, such as the Santa Maria Municipal Plunge pool , renovations to a building at Buena Vista Park , and the first all-inclusive playground in the community; and
WHEREAS, the m embers of the Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria continue to benefit the community by sponsoring hundreds of youth activity programs, ranging from rodeo queen candidates, sports leagues, scouting, literacy and education, and community service projects, to inspire and enrich the lives of today’s youth; and
WHEREAS, the 100-year anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria would not have been possible without an active and robust team of club members, who serve as mentors and role models; and
WHEREAS, the Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria’s 100-Year Anniversary will promote greater awareness of Kiwanis services and the value the club provides to the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALICE M. PATINO, Mayor of the City of Santa Maria, hereby recognize the:
“100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE
KIWANIS CLUB OF SANTA MARIA”
in the City of Santa Maria, and share our gratitude for the positive contribution the Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria has made to our City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have here unto set my hand and have caused the Seal of the City of Santa Maria to be affixed hereto this 17th day of October 2023.
Alice M. Patino, Mayor