Municipal Clerks Week

City of El Mirage — Regular Meeting (2025-05-06)

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PROCLAMATION
56th ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK
WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants, and
WHEREAS, the Professional Municipal Clerks Week was initiated in 1969 by the International
Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) and endorsed by all its members throughout the United States,
Canada, and 15 other countries; and
WHEREAS, in 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation that officially declared
Professional Municipal Clerks Week the first full week of May.  In 1994 and 1996, President Bill Clinton
also signed proclamations confirming Municipal Clerks Week; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and
impartiality, and to render equal service to all while maintaining public trust through transparency and
accountability; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks serve as the information center on the functions of local
government and the community; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks work behind the scenes to oversee key functions like conducting
municipal elections, providing legislative support, managing vital documents, management of city
meetings, and ensuring compliance with state and local laws and regulations; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks Week provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the
invaluable work of municipal clerks, acknowledge their vital contributions to public service, and
highlight the important role they play in the day-to-day operations of our cities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Alexis A. Hermosillo, Mayor of the City of El Mirage, do recognize the week
of May 4 through 10, 2025, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week, and further extend appreciation to
our City of El Mirage Clerk’s Office for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication
to our community.
Dated this 6th day of May, 2025
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Alexis A. Hermosillo, Mayor