HomeMy WebLinkAboutProfessional Municipal Clerks Week - April 30 - May 6, 2023Proclamation
“54th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week”
April 30 - May 6, 2023
WHEREAS, the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local
government exists throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between
the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels; and
WHEREAS, Professional Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and
impartiality, rendering equal service to all.
WHEREAS, the Professional Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local
government and community.
WHEREAS, Professional Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the
affairs of the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk through participation in education programs,
seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state, provincial, county and international
professional organizations.
WHEREAS, It is most appropriate that the accomplishments of the Office of the Professional
Municipal Clerk be recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Blanche Barajas, Mayor of the City of Pasco, Washington, do recognize
the week of April 30 – May 6, 2023 as “Professional Municipal Clerks Week”
and further extend appreciation to our Professional Municipal Clerks, April Culwell, Krystle Shanks,
and Debra Barham, and to all Professional Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and their
exemplary dedication to the community they represent.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of
Pasco, State of Washington, to be affixed this 25th day of April 2023.
Blanche Barajas, Mayor
City of Pasco