What is a Proclamation?

A proclamation is a very good way to educate the public about a specific issue and/or to bring publicity to a nonprofit or cause. It is an effective way for local government (and state and federal) to show support by drawing attention to the issues. Proclamations can be issued by governors, state legislators, and city, county or town officials as well as the federal government. There are two styles of proclamations: traditional and modern.

WEB Definitions of Proclamation:

announcement: a formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence"

the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice; "his promulgation of the policy proved to be premature"

is an official written decree or designation issued only by the Mayor designating a day, week, month or year for in recognition of a particular person, cause, organization or event.

A proclamation is a document given by the Mayor and Council to formally recognize an individual, an organization, a special event, an achievement, or cause. Proclamations are generally read at the public meetings and presented to the person or group being recognized. ...

Tips & Warnings:

Before contacting elected officials about issuing a proclamation, have the proclamation written so they know what they are endorsing.

Be sure to write a thank-you note to elected officials after receiving the proclamation.

Wheeling Proclamations

Proclamation - is an official written decree or designation issued only by the Village President designating a day, week, month or year for in recognition of a particular person, cause, organization or event.

PROCLAMATIONS
2010
Date	Person, Organization, Award, Cause or Event	Decree	PDF or Link
2010 MDA Summer Camp Thank You to Fire Department (late addition)
2010 (late addition)	2010 Fire Department Fill The Boot Award
2010 (late addition)	Fire Station 24 Design Award
February 16	Public Works Award	Public Works Director Stavros presented the Board with the American Public Works Association Project Award which was given to the Village of Wheeling by the Suburban Branch of the Public Works Association.
February 22	Police Chief John Stone Award	Award presented to Police Chief John Stone from the Wheeling Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and Citizens Patrol The Wheeling Citizens Police Academy presented Chief Stone with an additional award in appreciation of his support.
February 24	Charles (Jay) Gallant, Jr. Day	Fire Chief MacIsaac said a few words about Jay’s time with the Wheeling Fire Department and thanked him for his years of service to the Village of Wheeling.
March 18	Nancy Rottman Day	Manager Sfondilis informed everyone that Nancy Rottman was unable to attend the meeting. Director Stavros accepted the plaque on her behalf.
April	Volunteer Month	WHEREAS, April has been proclaimed to be National Volunteer Month in the Village of Wheeling, and National Volunteer Month was established in April as the official time to recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers at the local, state and national levels; and WHEREAS, many employees and citizens of the Village of Wheeling work behind the scenes to better the community and are deserving of recognition; and WHEREAS, The Plan Commission is an active Commission in the Village of Wheeling which was created to prepare a comprehensive Village plan for the guidance, direction and control of the growth and development or redevelopment of the Village of Wheeling and contiguous territory as well as act as the Sign Code Board of Appeals and the Appearance Review Commission for the Village; and WHEREAS, Terry Steilen has volunteered as a Wheeling Plan Commissioner to assist the Village Board with following the Comprehensive Plan for development and redevelopment. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dean Argiris, President of the Village of Wheeling, do hereby proclaim April 2009 as VOLUNTEER MONTH and call upon the citizens of Wheeling to honor the efforts of volunteers such as Terry Steilen who have volunteered throughout our community.
April	Sexual Assault Awareness Month	President Abruscato presented the plaque to Angela Burrell of the Wheeling Police Department.
April 5	Public Works "Project of the Year Award"	Public Works Association. Manager Sfondilis presented a plaque to the Village Board from the American Public Works Association. The plaque is an award for Project of the Year for the Village’s Public Works building. President Abruscato gave the plaque to Director of Public Works Stavros to hang in their building.
April 11-17	National Public Safety Telecommunication’s Week	President Abruscato presented the plaque to Commander Wisnewski.
April 11-17	Week of the Young Child	Clerk Simpson read the proclamation in its entirety.
April 12	Hieber honored for volunteer service to Wheeling	Police volunteer George Hieber was honored with the Illinois TRIAD Senior Volunteer of the Year Award.
April 13	John Stone Day	Deputy Chief Benson said a few words about Chief Stone’s time with the Wheeling Police Department and thanked him for his years of service to the Village of Wheeling.
April 18-24	National Crime Victims’ Rights Week	President Abruscato presented the plaque to Angela Burrell of the Wheeling Police Department.
April 18-24	Law Enforcement Training Week	President Abruscato presented the plaque to the members of ILEETA who were present at the meeting.
April 30	Arbor Day	President Abruscato presented the plaque to Lori Hazlewood of the Public Works Department.
May	Building Safety Month	President Abruscato presented the plaque to Angela Burrell of the Wheeling Police Department.
May 1	Silver Star Banner Day	Clerk Simpson read the proclamation in its entirety.
May 3	Wheeling Jr. Wildcats Girls 7th Grade Basketball Team Award	President Abruscato presented the plaque to the girl’s basketball team.
May 11	Robert Leipzig Day	Fire Chief MacIsaac said a few words about Bob’s tenure in the Wheeling Fire Department and thanked him for his years of service to the Village of Wheeling.
May 9 - 16	Peace Officers Memorial Day & National Police Week	Peace Officers Memorial Day & National Police Week – May 9-16, 2010. Clerk Simpson read the proclamation in its entirety. President Abruscato presented the plaque to Police Chief Benson.
May 13	Senior Celebration Day	President Abruscato presented the plaque to Senior Services Director Shari Huizar.
May 16 - 23	National Public Works Week	President Abruscato presented the plaque to Public Works Director Anthony Stavros.
June 1	Anthony Stavros – 40th Anniversary of Employment	President Abruscato presented the plaque to Tony Stavros.
June 1	William Straub Day	President Abruscato presented the plaque to the Director of Public Works to present to Mr. Straub.
June 1	Wheeling High School – Fairchild Challenge	President Abruscato presented the plaque to the winners of the Fairchild Challenge
June 1	Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award	Assistant Finance Director Walczak briefly explained to everyone what this award was for.
June 5	Wheeling High School Debate Team.	President Abruscato presented the plaque to the Wheeling High School Debate Team.
June 7	Jeff Kopper Day	Clerk Simpson read the proclamation in its entirety. President Abruscato presented the plaque to Jeff Kopper.
July 12	Michael Porzycki Day	Mike started his employment with PD on 7/8/2004, ,and after 22 years of dedicated service, he will be retiring.
July 18	Christine Brady Day	Directors Mondschain and Janeck said a few words about Christine’s employment at the Village of Wheeling and thanked her for her years of service to the Village of Wheeling.
July 20	Kenneth (Rick) Sheffler Day	Chief Stone said a few words about Rick’s time with the Wheeling Police Department and thanked him for his years of service to the Village of Wheeling.
August 8	Daniel Suerth Day	Fire Chief MacIsaac said a few words about Daniel’s time with the Wheeling Fire Department and thanked him for his years of service to the Village of Wheeling.
August 9	Keith Plummer	Police Chaplain is retiring after 9 years of service to pursue a life ling goal.
August 9	Jeffrey Suzuki Day	Fire Chief MacIsaac said a few words about Jeff’s time with the Wheeling Fire Department and thanked him for his years of service to the Village of Wheeling.
August 16	His Holliness Nrigendraprasad Ajendraprasad Pande - Honornary Citizen of the Village of Wheeling	In honor of his visit to the Village of Wheeling and the Swamiaryan Temple.
August 22	Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center 25th. Anniversary	The Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center opened its doors on August 22, 1985 and has provided needed social services and recreation opportunities for Older Adults in Wheeling for the past 25 years and ......
August 26	Womens Equality Day	This day marks the 90th anniversary of passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which ended the ling struggle to gain full voting rights for women.
September	Senior Center Month	Older Americans are significant members of our society, investing their wisdom and experience to help enrich and better the lives of younger generations.For the past 25 years the Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center has acted as a catalyst for mobilizing the creativity, energy, vitality and commitment of the older residents of Wheeling;
September	National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month	Click on proclamation for additional information.
September 19-25	Live United Week	WHEREAS, during the Week of September 19th, communities across the Northwest Suburban United Way region will be joining together to give people a chance to get involved and make lasting change in their community
September 22	World Car-Free Day	WHEREAS, lengthening car commutes and increasing congestion are putting greater stress and burdens on residents and commuters in the Village of Wheeling; and WHEREAS, the Village of Wheeling is a transit-friendly city that also offers great biking and walking infrastructure, as well as an accessible multi-modal public transportation regional network
October	Domestic Violence Awareness Month	WHEREAS, violence against women and children continues to become a more prevalent problem; and WHEREAS, the problems of domestic violence are not confined to any group of people, but cross all economic, gender, racial and societal barriers and are supported by societal indifference;
October 10	Mary Weidner Day	Director Janeck said a few words about Mary’s employment with the Village of Wheeling and thanked her for her years of service to the Village.
October 29	Leonard Frost Day	Director Stavros said a few words about Lenny’s time in the Public Works Department and thanked him for his years of service to the Village of Wheeling.
October 31	Trick Or Treat Day	The children of the Village of Wheeling are entitled to enjoy the fun and festivity associated with the observance of the Halloween "Trick or Treat" custom, which is to say going from door to door in their immediate neighborhoods to display their costumes and request "treats;" and even at such festive times, accidents are an ever-present threat; and traditionally, Halloween has been an occasion when childish pranks have been played, and some of said pranks have resulted in physical harm to others as well as damage to automobiles and other properties of innocent owners;
November 24	Patricia Aukee Day	Director Janeck said a few words about Patty’s employment with the Village of Wheeling and thanked her for her years of service to the Village.
December 7	Patrick A. Trunda Day	Patrick A. Trunda joined the Wheeling Fire Department on July 1, 1978 as a “Paid-on-Call Firefighter” and on December 22, 1980 was sworn in as a full-time “Firefighter”; and after completing more than 32 years of combined service with the Wheeling Fire Department, Lieutenant/Paramedic Patrick A. Trunda is now retiring.

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