City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation
WHEREAS, for over 35 years the Central Coast Citizens for Family and Life have been celebrating “Respect for Life Week” in Santa Maria; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that residents of the community defend human life at all ages and conditions of dependency, and protect the disabled, the handicapped, and those defenseless in every way; and
WHEREAS, this year’s Lifewalk 2024 is scheduled for Sunday, June 23rd at 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall Courtyard and “Respect for Life Week” is being celebrated January 21st through January 27th; and
WHEREAS, respect for life is a vital issue that invites full public awareness.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALICE M. PATINO , Mayor of the City of Santa Maria, hereby recognize the week of January 21st through January 27th 2024, as:
“RESPECT FOR LIFE WEEK”
in the City of Santa Maria, and encourage full awareness of the issue.
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 January 2024.
Mayor Alice M. Patino