HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 12/21/2009 - Mayor's RunWHEREAS, The City of Milton believes that active citizen participation in
community events is the hallmark of a vibrant and healthy
community; and
WHEREAS, The general promotion of wellness not only benefits the individual
participants by promoting fitness, but also draws citizens together
for a common purpose, supporting the growth and nurture of a
sense of community in Milton; and
WHEREAS, In the 2009, several volunteers got together to initiate and promote
the Inaugural Milton Mayor's Run, thereby encouraging these
important ideals of community and wellness; and
WHEREAS, Many volunteered their time and talents to establish and then see
through a successful event on the morning of Saturday, October 17,
2009; and
WHEREAS, Community members tach Middlebrooks and Dr. Greg Cabrera,
among others, spent many hours working with the City to plan and
promote this community event; and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Joe's Pizza and the Milton High School Beta Club, in
addition to North Point Pediatrics, Run & See Georgia, CVS Caremark,
Metro Group Development, 5&ME, the Foresite Group, and Roasters
served as critical supporting sponsors for this event; and
WHEREAS, Milton recognizes the importance of establishing new traditions in
our young city, and appreciate the multiple benefits this event
brought to our community by the cultural entrepreneurship of some
of our citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, hereby
proclaim December 21, 2009 as the Inaugural Mayor's Run Volunteer
Recognition Day, and do urge all citizens to join in this celebration.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on the 21S` day of
December, 2009. A,4AAAA _
Joe Lockwood, Mayor
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