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Most Recent City Proclamations

Proclamation of November as Municipal Government Works Month

WHEREAS, the City of Takoma Park is one of 157 incorporated cities and towns in Maryland; and

WHEREAS, municipal government represents the level of government closest to the people, allowing residents to have direct access to their elected officials; and

WHEREAS, municipalities enhance the quality of life for their residents by providing various services tailored to the particular needs and desires of the community; and

WHEREAS, the City of Takoma Park maintains municipal facilities, streets, sidewalks, parks, natural areas, collects refuse and recycling, clears snow and leaves, manages stormwater facilities, protects tenants through rent stabilization and other laws, provides recreation classes and programs, maintains a full-service municipal library and a full-service police department; and

WHEREAS, in an effort to educate residents about municipal government and the importance of active and informed participation by residents, the City of Takoma Park is proud to promote municipal government awareness; and

WHEREAS, municipalities help to make Maryland a great place to live, work, play and explore.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, TALISHA SEARCY, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, , do hereby join the Maryland Municipal League in proclaiming November to be Municipal Government Works Month in the City of Takoma Park.

Proclaimed this 20th day of November, 2024.

Talisha Searcy
Mayor 

2024 City Proclamations

November

Proclamation of November as Municipal Government Works Month

October

Proclamation Recognizing Kenneth  Flemmer’s 11 Years of Service to the City of Takoma Park (PDF)

Proclamation Recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day (PDF)

September

Proclamation of Walk and Roll to School Day (October 9) (PDF)

Proclamation of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) (PDF)

Proclamation of Emergency Preparedness Month (PDF)

June

Proclamation Recognizing Emergency Manager Ron Hardy (PDF)

Pollinator Week Proclamation (PDF)

Gun Violence Awareness Day (June 7) Proclamation (PDF)

May

Crossing Guard Appreciation Proclamation

Proclamation Recognizing May 12-18 as National Police Week and May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day (PDF)

Proclamation Recognizing National Public Works Week (May 19-25) (PDF)

Bike Month Proclamation (PDF)

April

Arbor Day Proclamation (PDF)

Earth Day and Earth Month Proclamation (PDF)

Proclamation Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the Takoma Park Safe Grow Act (PDF)

March

Women’s History Month Proclamation (PDF)

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Proclamation (PDF)

February

Lee Jordan Day in Takoma Park (PDF)

 

Mayoral Proclamations - 2023

DateMayoral Proclamations
2023-12-13Honoring the Forty Year Anniversary of Takoma Park’s Nuclear-Free Zone
2023-11-01Municipal Government Works Month
2023-11-01Proclamation Recognizing the Hishmeh Brothers
for Operating a Business in Takoma Park for 50 Years/a>
2023-11-08Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of Noncitizen Voting and
10th Anniversary of 16- and 17- Year Old Voting in Takoma Park
2023-09-06National Preparedness Month
2023-09-0615th Anniversary of New Hampshire Car Wash
2023-09-01Honoring the Community of Support for the TKPK 5K Race
2023-09-13Welcoming Week 2023
2023-09-20Honoring the Service of Kayleigh de la Puente as Executive Director
of the Takoma-Langley Crossroads Development Authority
2023-09-20Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
2023-09-27Walk & Roll to School Day
2023-07-12Bebe Moore Campbell
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
2023-07-12Parks and Recreation Month
2023-06-21Pollinator Week
2023-06-21World Refugee Day
2023-05-24Gun Violence Awareness Day
2023-03-01Women's History Month
2023-02-01Black History Month
2023-01-25Proclamation Recognizing the Closing of Takoma Framers
2023-01-25Proclamation Recognizing the Closing of Kinetic Artistry
2023-01-25Proclamation Recognizing the Closing of Mark’s Kitchen

Mayoral Proclamations - 2022

DateMayoral Proclamations
2022-10-12Indigenous Peoples’ Day
2022-10-12Walk & Roll to School Day - October 12, 2022
2022-09-28National Hispanic Heritage Month
2022-09-21Car Free Day
2022-09-14Welcoming Week 2022
2022-09-14Emergency Preparedness Month
2022-09-14Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Takoma Post #350 Veterans of Foreign Wars
2022-07-20Park & Recreation Month
2022-07-0125th Anniversary of Takoma Park Unification
2022-06-15World Refugee Day 2022
2022-06-15Juneteenth 2022
2022-06-01National Gun Violence Awareness Day
2022-06-01Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week
2022-05-25Foster Parent Recognition Month
2022-05-18Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
2022-05-11Bike to Work Day
2022-05-11Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Day
2022-04-06Arbor Day
2022-04-06National Public Health Week
2022-03-16Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
2022-03-09Recognition of Two Years Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic
2022-03-02Women's History Month
2022-02-23Invasive Species Awareness Week
2022-02-02Black History Month

Mayoral Proclamations - 2021

DateMayoral Proclamations
2021-11-03Recognizing the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) and Volunteers for Their Work Removing Invasive Vines and Protecting Trees in the City
2021-10-06Indigenous Peoples' Day
2021-09-29Energy Efficiency Day 2021
2021-09-08National Preparedness Month - September 2021
2021-09-08Car Free Day - Wednesday, September 22, 2021
2021-07-28Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month - July 2021
2021-06-17LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2021
2021-06-16Juneteenth 2021
2021-06-16World Refugee Day 2021
2021-06-02National Gun Violence Awareness Day
2021-06-02Immigrant Heritage Month - June 2021
2021-06-05Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week - June 5-13, 2021
2021-05-19Achievements of the District 20 Delegation in the 2021 Legislative Session
2021-05-192021 Foster Care Recognition Month
2021-05-19Bike to Work Day - Friday, May 21, 2021
2021-05-12Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
2021-05-05Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Day
2021-04-07Supporting Arbor Day 2021 in Takoma Park
2021-03-17Proclaiming March 20, 2021 "MeatOut Day" in Takoma Park
2021-02-10Centennial of Takoma Park Troop 33
2021-01-27Recognizing the Shepherds of Zion Ministries International Church for their Service and Support to the Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2021-01-27Recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day
2021-01-13Entry into Force of the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Table: Takoma Park City Mayoral Proclamations for calendar year 2021. Table maintained by the City Clerk's office. (clerk@takomaparkmd.gov)

Mayoral Proclamations - 2020

DateMayoral Proclamations
2020-11-18Crossroads Farmers Market and Market Ambassadors
2020-11-18Small Business Saturday
2020-11-18Municipal Government Works Month
2020-11-18Mayor Pro Tem
2020-10-21Proclamation Recognizing Young People Holding Bake Sales for
The Movement for Black Lives Organization
2020-10-14Proclamation Recognizing the Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development Authority for Its Support to the Crossroads Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020-10-14Proclamation Recognizing National Arts and Humanities Month
2020-10-14Recognizing the Old Takoma Business Association for Its Support to the Takoma Business District During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020-10-07Proclamation Recognizing the Takoma Park Silver Spring Co-op for Its Service and Support to the Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020-10-07International Pronouns Day
2020-10-07Indigenous Peoples Day
2020-10-07Energy Efficiency Day
2020-09-23Proclamation Recognizing Area Parent Teacher Associations for Community Assistance During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020-09-23Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 – October 15, 2020
Table: Takoma Park City Mayoral Proclamations for calendar year 2020. Table maintained by the City Clerk's office. (clerk@takomaparkmd.gov)

Mayoral Proclamations - 2019

DateMayoral Proclamations
2019-03-20Arbor Day
2019-03-20Love Your Local Day
2019-03-20MeatOut Day
2019-05-08Public Service Week
2019-05-01Bike to Work Week
2019-05-08Public Service Week
2019-06-05Chesapeake Bay Week
2019-06-05Gun Violence Awareness Day
2019-06-05Immigrant Heritage Month
2019-09-11National Preparedness Month
2018-09-11Car Free Day
2019-10-02Energy Efficiency Day
2019-11-06Small Business Saturday
2019-11-18Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department
Table: Takoma Park City Mayoral Proclamations for calendar year 2019. Table maintained by the City Clerk's office. (clerk@takomaparkmd.gov)

Mayoral Proclamations - 2018

DateMayoral Proclamations
2018-02-21Rare Disease Day
2018-09-05National Preparedness Month
2018-10-03Indigenous People's Day
2018-10-17International Pronouns Day
2018-11-14Small Business Saturday
2018-12-05Dance Exchange
Table: Takoma Park City Mayoral Proclamations for calendar year 2018. Table maintained by the City Clerk's office. (clerk@takomaparkmd.gov)

Mayoral Proclamations - 2017

DateMayoral Proclamations
2017-11-15Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore
2017-11-15Proclaiming November as Municipal Government Works Month
2017-11-01Small Business Saturday - November 25, 2017
2017-09-13National Preparedness Month
2017-05-24National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Takoma Park - June 2, 2017

 

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