HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-2023 Proclamation for June 2023 - Small Cities MonthProclamation
Whereas, Small cities and towns under 50,000 population are the home to millions of Americans
and constitute the vast majority of municipalities across the United States; and
Whereas, Small cities and towns strive to strengthen their communities through the provision of
services and programs to improve the quality of life for all citizens; and
Whereas, The federal government is an essential partner in the success of small cities and towns,
and must be encouraged to continue to support programs and legislation that strengthen
small communities; and
Whereas, State governments are partners in the success of small cities and towns, and must be
encouraged to continue to support key programs and legislation that strengthen
communities; and
Whereas, Organizations, businesses, and citizens are partners in the success of small cities and
towns, and must be encouraged to continue to grow their efforts to make small
communities a viable choice for people to live in; and
Whereas, During these challenging economic times, the need for a renewed intergovernmental
partnership to support essential public services is more important than ever to ensure the
safety and growth of small town America; and
Whereas, The National League of Cities President and the Small Cities Council of the National League
of Cities have declared June 2023 as Small Cities Month;
Now, Therefore, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee does hereby proclaim June 2023, as
SMALL CITIES MONTH
and encourages President Biden, Congress, state governments, organizations, businesses, and all citizens
to recognize this event, and to work together this month and throughout the year to invest in small cities
and towns to better the lives of all citizens.
IN WITNESS WHEROF, I hereunto have
Set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Ocoee, Florida to be affixed this
6th day of June, 2023.
Rusty Johnson, Mayor
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