Spotswood Borough Proclamations

PROCLAMATION

MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK

MAY 4, 2008 through MAY 10, 2008

WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local government exists throughout the world: and

WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants; and

WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels: and

WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rending equal services to all; and

WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community; and

WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of the Office of the Municipal Clerk through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state, province, county and international professional organizations; and

WHEREAS, it is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of the Office of the Municipal Clerk.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Barry H. Zagnit, Mayor of The Borough of Spotswood, do recognize the week of May 4 through May 10, 2008 as Municipal Clerks Week, and further extend appreciation to our Municipal Clerk, Patricia DeStefano, and Deputy Municipal Clerk, Dawn McDonald and to all Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.

Dated May 5, 2008.

Barry H. Zagnit

Mayor

ATTEST:

Patricia DeStefano RMC

Municipal Clerk