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PROCLAMATION
November 30 DECEMBER 6, 2014
WHEREAS, in 1980 the annual Teddy Bear Walk was started by the Mount
Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect State Bank, and downtown
merchants to provide a holiday tradition for the children of Mount Prospect;
and
WHEREAS,
0 through December 7, the Library will be
collecting new or like-new unwrapped books, in English and Spanish, for local
children in need, age six and under; and
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WHEREAS, December 6, 2014 marks the 34 anniversary of this annual
event; and
WHEREAS, the event will be celebrated with songs, stories, and a parade;
and
WHEREAS, the event will end with Ted E. Bear leading a parade of families
and bears in the annual Teddy Bear Walk; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect recognizes this popular community
event.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Arlene A. Juracek, Mayor of the Village of Mount
Prospect, do hereby proclaim November 30 through December 6, 2014 as
MOUNT PROSPECT TEDDY BEAR WALK WEEK,
and, on behalf of the Village, I thank everyone who has contributed to making
the Teddy Bear Walk a favorite holiday tradition for the families of Mount
Prospect.
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Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST:
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M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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Dated this 18 day of November, 2014