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DECLARING FRIDAY, DUNE 14, 2002
NATIONAL SMALL CITIES DAY
IN THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
"BUILDING QUALITY COMMUNITIES"
WHEREAS, small cities under 50,000 population constitute the vast majority of cities across the
United States: and
WHEREAS, small cities 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 which 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 be
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 be 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 June 14, 2002 as National Small Cities Day; and
WHEREAS, the Small Cities Council of the National League of cities has challenged all cities,
towns, and villages across America to proclaim June 14, 2002 as National Small Cities Day, and
to conduct activities — such as news conferences, public service announcements, and events in
local schools and community centers —on that day which 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, Geraldine A. Genco, Mayor of the Village of Tequesta, do hereby
proclaim June 14, 2002, as National Small Cities Day, and encourages President Bush. Congress,
state governments, organizations, businesses, and all citizens to recognize this event, and to work
together on this day and throughout the year to build quality communities in small cities to better
the lives of all citizens.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have herewith set my hand and caused the Seal of the Village of
Tequesta be affixed this 13"i day of June 2002.
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