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ITEM: 6A
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 1, 2023
PREPARED BY: Steve Hart, Parks & Recreation Manager
PRESENTED BY: Steve Hart
AGENDA ITEM: Proclamation to Declare the Second Week in May 2023 as Youth
Appreciation Week
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Proclaim second week in May as Youth Appreciation Week.
BACKGROUND:
The Prior Lake City Council has supported the Prior Lake-Savage Optimist Club for over 10 years
and proclaimed a week as Youth Appreciation Week. Optimist International has developed and
promoted this program since 1954.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 20230501 Youth Appreciation Proclamation
City of Prior Lake | 4646 Dakota Street SE | Prior Lake MN 55372
PROCLAMATION
DECLARING THE SECOND WEEK OF MAY 2023, AS
YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK IN PRIOR LAKE
WHEREAS, the clear majority of youth are concerned, knowledgeable and contributing partners within the Prior
Lake community; and
WHEREAS, the accomplishments and contributions of these young citizens deserves the recognition and praise
of the community; and
WHEREAS, Optimists International has, since 1954, developed and promoted a program entitled Youth
Appreciation Week; and
Prior Lake, Minnesota, supports our local businesses that create jobs, boost our local economy, and
preserve our community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake desires to formally join the Optimists in expressing appreciation for those
young citizens who, through their various efforts, help to make Prior Lake residents proud of our
community.
NOW THEREFORE, I, KIRT BRIGGS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA hereby
proclaim the second week of May, as YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK in the City of Prior Lake, Minnesota.
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Kirt Briggs, Mayor