Office of the Mayor

Proclamation

Lawrence, Kansas

WHEREAS:  Since 1925, the Lawrence Board of REALTORS has been a chartered board in the City of Lawrence; and

WHEREAS:  The words HOME and OPPORTUNITY speak to the American Dream of owning one’s home and remind us that our individual and collective achievements stem from this simple fact:  that given opportunity, we are a people who will seize it eagerly and make a better future for ourselves, our families, and those who will follow; and

WHEREAS:  Every day, REALTORS open doors and create new opportunities and help more Americans know the pride of owning a home; and

WHEREAS:  In that spirit, the Lawrence Board of REALTORS created a public awareness campaign, “Opening Doors, Preserving the American Dream,” to help expand and increase awareness of housing opportunities, programs, and services in our community; and

WHEREAS:  The Lawrence Board of REALTORS has joined with other businesses and community partners to provide informational workshops open to the public;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Aron Cromwell, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim February 21 - April 21, 2012 as

HELPING CITIZENS OF LAWRENCE FULFILL THE

 AMERICAN DREAM OF HOME OWNERSHP

in the City of Lawrence.

                                                        Aron Cromwell, Mayor

February 21, 2012