Office of the Mayor

Proclamation

Lawrence, Kansas

WHEREAS:   Music plays an increasingly important part in our world today; and

WHEREAS:   Music is one of the most sublime of human pursuits and is subscribed to by all races and creeds; and

WHEREAS:   Music is the language of all people and one of the greatest forces in creating peace and harmony; and

WHEREAS:   The National Federation of Music Clubs – dedicated to encouraging young musicians, to increasing musical knowledge, and to advancing American music - and its cooperating organizations, including the Lawrence Music Club, join forces to direct attention to the dynamic influence of music in everyday living.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Chestnut, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim the week of May 3-9, 2009, as

“NATIONAL MUSIC WEEK IN LAWRENCE”

THEME:  “Music…Poetry of the Heart”

and ask that all citizens of this community observe and take part in activities, recognizing the importance of music, musicians, and musical organizations to the cultural life of our city, state, nation, and world.

                                                Robert Chestnut, Mayor

April 28, 2009