Sample Proclamation 4

City < or County / State > of < your jurisdiction >
< Your Jurisdiction > Recycles Day Proclamation

WHEREAS, recycling enjoys the support of the vast majority of the people of who now have the opportunity to participate in recycling programs, and

WHEREAS, the < City / County / State > of < Your Jurisdiction > recognizes that closing the loop and buying recycled products is essential to the success of recycling and practices this principle in its purchases; and

WHEREAS, for a < Add a period of time, e.g. decade / 20 years, etc >, the < City / County / State > of < Your Jurisdiction > has made the commitment to the citizens to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and

WHEREAS, recycling and buying recycled directly contributes to the prosperity of the citizens of < Your Jurisdiction > through jobs in manufacturing, collection, processing, marketing and transportation throughout the < City / County / State >.

NOW, THEREFORE, I < Political Person >, < Title > of the < City / County / State > of < Your Jurisdiction >, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 15th, 2007:

< Your City / County / State > RECYCLES DAY

Throughout the < City / County / State > of < Your jurisdiction > urges all citizens to participate in the community’s recycling efforts.