City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation
WHEREAS, The Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local government exists throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, The Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest a mong public servants and it is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of the Office of the Municipal Clerk; and
WHEREAS, The Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all; and
WHEREAS, The Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of the Office of the Municipal Clerk through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state, provincial, county and professional organizations.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALICE M. PATINO, Mayor of the City of Santa Maria hereby proclaim the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as
“MUNICIPAL CLERK’S WEEK”
in the City of Santa Maria and further extend appreciation to our Elected City Clerk Patty Rodriguez, Chief Deput y City Clerk Donna G. Schwartz, Assistant City Clerk Alexandra Valadez and to our Deputy City Clerk Ashley Arciniega, for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the community they represent.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Seal of the City of Santa Maria to be affixed hereto this 5th day of May 2026.
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor