Town Board of Trustees

Proclamations are historical documents that declare a day, week, or month in honor of a cause, individual, or occasion of significance to the Town of Bennett or to its residents. All proclamation requests should be made by a resident of the Town of Bennett or an organization primarily serving the Town of Bennett community.  

Reasons to request a proclamation may include:

• Promotion of public awareness of an issue relevant to the Town of Bennett community. 
• A significant date/anniversary/historic commemoration relating to the Town of Bennett. 
• Support for a nationally recognized event or activity relevant to the Town. 
• Bringing awareness to or recognizing a cause/non-profit organization that assists in the overall community's health and well-being (examples: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Small Business Saturday; Domestic Violence Awareness Month, etc.).
• Recognizing an individual or group who has demonstrated an exemplary positive impact on the Town. 
• Support for an art or cultural celebration within the Town. 
• Support for a charitable fundraising campaign for major efforts only within the Town if the majority of the Board members present at a meeting of the Board so directs.

Proclamations will NOT be issued for:

• Matters of political, ideological or religious controversy or individual conviction.
• Pending ballot or legislative issues.
• Advertisement, endorsement or commercial promotion.
• Publicity for fund-raising efforts and community events.
• Multiple proclamations for similar subject matter.
• Multiple proclamations from the same organization.
• An event, organization, or individual with no direct relationship to the Town. 
• Any other issue or subject that is contrary to Town policies or Bennett’s mission, vision, and values. 

How to request a proclamation:

Proclamation requests should be submitted as far in advance as possible; and no fewer than 30 days in advance of when the proclamation is desired.

Through the online form, requestors must include:

• Desired day, week, or month for the proclamation
• Name and contact information of the person/organization making the request
• Purpose of the proclamation
• Proposed proclamation text (example here)
• Selection for how to receive the proclamation: Pick up at Town Hall, emailed or mailed printed copy

Proclamation requests are NOT guaranteed and are at the discretion of the Town of Bennett. Proclamations recognizing an annual event or cause will not carry over year-to-year and must be resubmitted for annual consideration. The requestor of the

proclamation is strongly encouraged to attend the specific Board meeting where the proclamation would be read. Proclamation will NOT be issued for events/organizations with no direct relationship or service to the Town; or incomplete submission forms. All submitted text is subject to edits by Town staff or Town Attorney.