PROCLAMATIONS AND LETTERS OF RECOGNITION

Proclamations are ceremonial documents and may be issued for public awareness, civic celebrations, non-profit organizations, arts and cultural celebrations, and events with importance to the citizens of Clayton. Proclamation requests as part of national campaigns, for national organizations, or groups completely unrelated to the Town of Clayton will not be issued. (As examples, below are proclamations that have been approved by the Council.)

Letters of recognition may be issued by the Mayor and Council members to recognize special occasions for individuals, families, or organizations such as anniversaries, birthdays, conferences, conventions, reunions, and retirement.

The process begins when an individual or organization submits a written request by email, fax, or mail. Requests are to be received at least three weeks in advance of the date the document is needed and must include:

Contact persons name, address, telephone number, and email
Title or nature of the event
Specific date of the event
Date the letter is needed
Brief history of the organization or a biographical summary of the person

The Mayor and Council members reserve the right to modify or deny any letter of recognition or proclamation request.

Letters of recognition and proclamations are not automatically renewed and requests must be made on an annual basis.

PROCLAMATIONS:

October 9-15, 2011 as Fire Prevention Week; Adopted 10/03/2011
October 2011 as Arts & Humanities Month; Adopted 10/03/2011
24th Anniversary Clayton Band Classic; Adopted 10/03/2011
October 2011 as Community Planner Month; Adopted 10/03/2011
Public Power Week - Your Town, Your Power, October 2-8, 2011; Adopted 10/03/2011
September 2011 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month; Adopted 9/6/2011
Memorial Proclamation - Larry Castleberry; 8/29/2011
Firefighter Appreciation Month: August 2011; Adopted 8/01/2011
Park & Recreation Month: July 2011; Adopted 6/20/2011
Adopt A Pet Month: June 2011; Adopted 6/06/2011
Flag Day: June 14, 2011; Adopted 6/06/2011
Johnston County Community Foundation Day: May 5, 2011; Adopted 5/02/2011
Municipal Clerks Week: May 1-7, 2011; Adopted 5/02/2011
Older Americans Month: Aopted 5/02/2011
Peace Officers' Memorial Day & National Police Week: May 15-21, 2011; Adopted 5/02/2011
Public Works Week: May 15-21, 2011; Adopted 5/02/2011
Administrative Professionals Week: April 24-30, 2011; Adopted 4/4/2011
National Library Week: April 10-16, 2011; Adopted 4/4/2011
April 2011 as Volunteer Appreciation Month; Adopted 4/4/2011
Spring Litter Sweep - April 16 - 30, 2011; Adopted 4/4/2011
Arbor Day - March 18, 2011; Adopted 3/7/2011
American Heart Month; Adopted 2/7/2011
Partnership to Build a Miracle; Adopted 12/06/2010
Home Care & Hospice Month, November 2010; Adopted 11/01/2010
Youth Art Month, January 2011; Adopted 11/01/2010
Public Power Week, October 3-9, 2010; Adopted 10/04/2010
Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, 2010; Adopted 10/04/2010
2010 Tar Heel League State Tournament Champions, Adopted 9/20/2010
23rd Anniversary Clayton Band Classic Day, Adopted 9/7/2010
Lyme Disease Awareness Month, Adopted 8/2/2010
Municipal Clerks Week, Adopted 5/3/2010
Older Americans Month, Adopted 5/3/2010
Arbor Day, Adopted 3/1/2010
Girl Scout Week, Adopted 3/1/2010