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WHEREAS, small cities under 50,0110 population constitute the vas majority of cities across
the United States; and
WHEREAS, sum II it ics provide opportunities which allow millions of people across America
to lead better lives;and
WHEREAS, small cities build quality communities through thoughtful, comprehensive
planning and cooperative efforts with neighboring cities witch improve the
quality of life for all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the federal government is a partner in building quality communities, and must
be encouraged to continue to sponsor necessary programs and supportive
legislation to improve communities;and
WHEREAS, state governments are partners in building quality communities, and must he
encouraged to continue to sponsor necessary programs and supportive
legislation to improve communities; and
WHEREAS, organizations. businesses, and citizens are partners in building quality
communities, and must he encouraged to continue to support efforts that make
their communities better places in which to live; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors and the Small Cities Council of the National League of
Cities have declared tune 14 2002, as National Small Cities Day; and
WHEREAS, The Small Cities Council of the National League of Cities has challenged all
cities, town, and villages across America to proclaim June 14,2002, as National
Small Cities Day, and to conduct activities such as new conferences, public
service announcements, and events in local schools and community centers on
that day whiche highlight the different ways in which the federal government,
state governments, organizations, businesses, and citizens partner with small
cities to build quality communities and better the lives of all citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE I. S. Scott Vandergrilt, Mayor of the City of Ocoee, do hereby
proclaim Irriday, June 14, 2002, as NATIONAL SMALL CITIES DAY, and encourage
President Bash, Congress. state governments, organizations, businesses and all citizens to
recognize this evert. and work together on this ay and throughout the year to build quality
communities in small cities to better the lives of all citizens.
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