The Proclaimer

One thing the Mayor gets to do is make proclamations. Generally they are of a ceremonial nature, though one that actually applies to what we do is proclaiming what night is "Beggar's Night"

I made two ceremonial ones for May though. I have proclaimed May to be Poppy Month. That is a long standing tradition to remember and honor our vets. That was done in conjunction with the American Legion Auxiliary.

I have also proclaimed May to be Older Americans Month. My proclamation talks about the value that our older citizens give to our community. I have worked with Heartland Senior Services for that one. Our city supports that organization, and based on what they have reported to me, 20 citizens of Roland volunteer to help our senior citizens through that organization.

So since I am the Proclaimer, I give you the Proclaimers....Though I hope I am not as dorky as these two.