HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 Extra Mile Day ProclamationExtra Mile Day Proclamation
November 1, 2021
WHEREAS, Springfield, Oregon is a community which acknowledges that a
special vibrancy exists within the entire community when its individual citizens
collectively "go the extra mile" in personal effort, volunteerism, and service; and
WHEREAS, Springfield, Oregon is a community which encourages its citizens to
maximize their personal contribution to the community by giving of themselves
wholeheartedly and with total effort, commitment, and conviction to their
individual ambitions, family, friends, and community; and
WHEREAS, Springfield, Oregon is a community which chooses to shine a light
on and celebrate individuals and organizations within its community who "go
the extra mile" in order to make a difference and lift up fellow members of their
community; and
WHEREAS, Springfield, Oregon acknowledges the mission of Extra Mile America
to create 550 Extra Mile cities in America and is proud to support "Extra Mile
Day" on November 1, 2021.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Sean VanGordon, do hereby proclaim November 1,
2021, to be Extra Mile Day. I urge each individual in the community to take
time not only on this day, but every day, to "go the extra mile" in his or her own
life, but to also acknowledge all those who are inspirational in their efforts and
commitment to make their organizations, families, community, country, or
world a better place.
SPRINGFIELD
OREGON
Sean VanGordon
Mayor