City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation
WHEREAS, the time is fast approaching for the 81st annual Elks Rodeo and Parade, May 30th through June 2nd, 2024, 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 35 years; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 1st, and continue down Broadway from Mill to Enos Streets; 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 May 7th through June 2nd, 2024, 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 7th day of May 2024.
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor