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Proclamation Information

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Example Proclamation:

WHEREAS, Columbus, Georgia was the first and longest-running active tree city in the State of Georgia to earn the certification as a Tree City USA; and

WHEREAS, Columbus, Georgia will celebrate the 42nd Anniversary of Arbor Day on Saturday, February 22, 2020, by planting trees in Cooper Creek Park; and

WHEREAS, Trees Columbus Inc. and Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, the Columbus Consolidated Government Tree Board, Columbus Coalition for Sound Growth, and Columbus Consolidated Government Urban Forest and Beautification Division will partner in the celebration through planting trees; and

WHEREAS, Trees in our city increase property value, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, beautify our community and are a source of joy and spiritual renewal; and

WHEREAS, The City Council of Columbus, Georgia and the National Arbor Day Foundation urge citizens to support tree planting efforts to enhance beautification and increase the tree canopy throughout our city; and

WHEREAS, The City Council of Columbus, Georgia supports the collaborative efforts of the Columbus Consolidated Government Urban Forestry and Beautification Division, Columbus Consolidated Government Tree Board, Trees Columbus Inc., and the Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission in their efforts to encourage planting and protecting trees.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, B.H. “Skip” Henderson III, Mayor of Columbus, Georgia, do hereby proclaim Saturday, February 22, 2020, as

Arbor Day

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of Columbus, Georgia, to be affixed this twenty-second day of February 2020.

Proclamation Name: *
(Name of person or organization the proclamation will honor.)
• In the example proclamation above, the proclamation name was "Arbor Day."

Proposed Text:

• A proclamation request must include a proposed text including a minimum of five "Whereas," statements.

• “Whereas,” statements highlight key achievements, history, facts, events, etc. that are of significant importance.

• "Whereas," statements tell the story of the person and/or organization being recognized and makes the case for why the honoree is deserving of a proclamation.

• Include the day, week, or month to proclaim and the proclamation title.

Proposed Text: *

• In the example above, this read: "Saturday, February 22, 2020, as Arbor Day"

Number of Copies (20 Maximum): *

How would you like to recieve your proclamation?

Pickup
Request a City Official to be present at an event to present the proclamation. City Council Proclamation Session

Pickup Option

Date proclamation is due (printing deadline):

(Note: All requests MUST be received 8 BUSINESS DAYS prior printing deadline.)

The applicant will be notified via e-mail when the Proclamation is ready for pick up from the Mayor’s Office.
Mayor's Office
6th Floor, Government Center
100 10th Street
Columbus, Georgia 31901

By checking this box, you, the applicant, verify that the above information is correct. Once you submit your completed Proclamation request, a confirmation page will appear, and you will receive a confirmation e-mail at the address on the form. If this fails to occur, your request has not been submitted.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are not holding City Council Proclamation Session. Please select the PICKUP option.

Request a City official to present proclamation for an event: *

You, the applicant, will need to contact your prefered City Councilor with your event request by phone and/or email. The Councilors' contact info can be found at Columbus Council (columbusga.gov). The applicant may also request a City Councilor by contacting the Clerk of Council’s Office. The Clerk of Council is the administrative arm of the City Council.

Clerk of Council
6th Floor, Government Center Tower
100 10th Street
Columbus, Georgia 31901

telephone: 706-653-4013
fax: 706-653-4016

Please fill out the form below to request the Mayor’s attendance to present the requested Proclamation. The Mayor receives a large number of scheduling requests each day. Unfortunately his availability is not guaranteed, but we will do our best. We appreciate your patience as we review your request. Please allow 5 business days for a response.

If you need assistance with this form, please contact:
Alexis Thompson
Executive Assistant to the Mayor
Thompson.Alexis@columbusga.org
706-225-3163

Name of Event:

Location Address:

Is the event inside or outside?

Reserved Parking Area:

Exact Location at the Address (E.g., Ballroom A & B at The Columbus Trade Center):

Event Date*:

Is the date flexible?

Event Start Time: *

Event End Time: *

How long will the Mayor be speaking?

Approximate number of attendees:

Attending elected officials, appointed officials, and executives (if any):

Will media be invited?

Event Dress:

Tentative Run of Show/Agenda of Event:

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Key points about event to help prepare talking points/remarks:

Event Contact Name:

Event Contact Mobile Phone:

Event Contact Email:

RSVP Deadline:

Additional Info:

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