Proclamations
A proclamation is an official announcement issued by the Mayor to recognize a month, week, or day that will have a major townshipwide impact. The goal is to celebrate, honor, or raise awareness of an event, special occasion, cause, or significant issue. Residents can request a Mayoral letter or proclamation to commemorate special events by completing the process outlined HERE.
Proclamation in Observance of the 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001
Published on September 11, 2021
Proclamation in Observance of the 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001 WHEREAS, twenty years ago this month, on the morning of September 11, nearly three thousand men, women, and children’s lives were lost in a series of attacks intended to terrorize the United States; andWHEREAS, we can never un…
International Overdose Awareness Day 2021 Proclamation
Published on August 31, 2021
International Overdose Awareness Day Proclamation WHEREAS, we recognize the purpose of International Overdose Awareness Day as a way to remember our loved ones lost to overdoses and ending the stigma of drug-related deaths; andWHEREAS, the Upper Darby community affirms and acknowledges the harm an…
Parks and Recreation Professionals Day 2021 Proclamation
Published on July 17, 2021
Parks and Recreation Professionals Day Proclamation WHEREAS, parks and recreation professionals promote physical, emotional, and mental health and wellness through both organized and self-directed fitness, play, and activities; andWHEREAS, parks and recreation professionals support the economic …
Juneteenth 2021 Proclamation
Published on June 19, 2021
Juneteenth Proclamation WHEREAS, Juneteenth is the annual observance of the end of slavery in the United States, which happened on June 19, 1865; and WHEREAS, Juneteenth continues to be the most recognized African-American holiday observance in the United States, and honors the survival and God-g…
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month 2021 Proclamation
Published on June 01, 2021
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month Proclamation WHEREAS, Pride Month is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. It was borne out of the gay rights movement that started in the 1940’s and reached a pivotal moment at the Stonewall Inn in June of 1969, when a group of…
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 Proclamation
Published on May 02, 2021
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 2 – 8) Proclamation WHEREAS, because good mental health is a vital component in a child’s overall development and well-being, Children’s Mental Health Week provides the opportunity to focus on this important matter, while celebrating the accomplishment…
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2021 Proclamation
Published on May 01, 2021
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation WHEREAS, The heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders was initially honored by the federal government in 1978. In 1992, the recognition of their heritage was expanded to a month-long observance in the United States; andWHERE…
Women's History Month 2021 Proclamation
Published on March 03, 2021
Women’s History Month Proclamation WHEREAS Women of every race, ethnic background, and socioeconomic status have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of Upper Darby and the United States of America in countless ways; andWHEREAS the national theme for Women’s History Month 2021, …
Juneteenth Proclamation 2020
Published on June 19, 2020
JUNETEENTH PROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, Our country is made up of people from every nation on earth, who are declared equal not only in freedom but also in justice, both of which are essential for a healthy human civilization; andWHEREAS, Our nation was conceived on July 4, 1776 with the Declaration of Ind…
