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February 2, 2021 • 5:30 - 7PM Monuments to Strangers: Photographs by Johanna Warwick Catering is provided by Two Brothers Catering and presents KIWANIS OFFICE OF THE MAYOR PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Kiwanis Club of Fayetteville has a rich and storied history in leading the way toward a better community for all our citizens and the Club upholds the motto of "Serving the Children of the World"; and WHEREAS, in addition to improving lives, Kiwanis Club members promote the development of community leaders, positive role models, intercultural understanding and coop- eration, and opportunities for fellowship, personal growth, professional development and community service; and WHEREAS, the Kiwanis Club of Fayetteville has created youth programs and currently sponsors 6 Key Clubs in high schools and 2 Builders Clubs in middle schools in Fayetteville, as well as the Ak- tion Club for adults living with disabilities; each of these clubs continue the Kiwanis tradition of service projects and community service activities; and WHEREAS, the Kiwanis Club of Fayetteville has the world's largest Terrific Kid Program, which promotes self-esteem by encouraging and then rewarding good behavior. e Kiwanians work closely with teachers who select Terrific Kids twice a month; and WHEREAS, member and former Mayor J. 0. Tally once served as President of.Kiwanis International; and WHEREAS, the Kiwanis Club of Fayetteville is acting as a partner with the City of Fayetteville to improve the Honeycutt Park located at the Kiwanis Recreation Center: and WHEREAS, the service provided by the Kiwanis Club of Fayetteville will continue to have a positive impact on our commu- nity and citizens; and WHEREAS, the Kiwanis Club of Fayetteville was chartered as one of7,700 clubs in 80 countries in 1920 and is celebrating its 100th year; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mitch Colvin, Mayor of the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and on behalf of City Council and more than 208,000 citizens, do hereby honorably proclaim the 1st of De- cember in the year 2020 to honor KIWANIS CLUB OF FAYETTEVILLE In our City of history, heroes and hometown feeling, I call upon our residents to render support to the members of this organiza- tion and to make themselves aware of Kiwanis International, whose members this day are ., providing meaningful service to our homes, schools and community; IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Fayetteville to be affixed this 1st day of December, 2020. As Mayor of the great City of Fayetteville, I Welcome to Fayetteville, America's Can Do City. Thank you for wanting to know more about the services and entertainment options you will find here. We face new challenges as we fight through the COVID pandemic and promote safe, inclusive places to live, work, and play. This year we will see changes. Historic medical advance- ments are unfolding, and we will seek new ways to invest in small As Mayor of the great City of Fayetteville, I welcome you to our community. For those t s u j r o e l l i v e t t e y a F o t w e n e r a o h w u o y f o visiting, I hope you have the opportunity to meet the great people who reside in our city. Our residents love our city and have chosen to call this three-time All-America City home. While in Fayetteville, you'll notice our cultural diversity; we are one of the most diverse cities in the Southeast. Many languages and cultures are present here in Fayetteville. Because of this, I believe it is our residents that make Fayetteville such a great place to work and live. We welcome you and your family to join us in worship, work and play. to our proximity to Fort Bragg, which is the home of the Airborne, Special Forces, Forces Command and Reserve Command of the U.S. Army. We are the home of the largest U.S. Army base in the country, so, if you see a soldier, please take the time to thank them for their service. Thank you for visiting or choosing to live in Fayetteville. We are grateful that you have elected to spend time in our city and wish c i r o t s i h r u o n i d e t s e r e t n i e r ' u o y f I . e r e h e m i t r u o y n i l l e w u o y downtown, recreation, retail or any dining options, please contact our Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at (910) 483- 5311 or online at www.visitfayettevillenc.com. Sincerely, Mitch Colvin, Mayor City of Fayetteville Welcome to Fayetteville, America's Can Do City. Thank you for wanting to know more about the services and entertainment options you will find here. We face new challenges as we fight through the COVID pandemic and promote safe, inclusive places to live, work, and play. This year we will see changes. Historic medical advance- ments are unfolding, and we will seek new ways to invest in small businesses and neighborhood revitalization. We are committed to supporting all the residents who make up our diverse city. The "Can Do" slogan fits Fayetteville and Cumberland County. Here you will find some of the friendliest and most compassionate people you could expect to meet. Our community is a place where people come, and then they stay, many of them for life. Fayetteville is the sixth-largest city in the ninth largest state, and we continue to grow. Our parks and recreation centers, new swimming pools, splash pads, and skate park support sports and activities for families and youth of all ages. Downtown Fayetteville boasts a historical look and tree-lined streets. It is filled with restaurants and local businesses, not to mention the Airborne & Special Operations Museum, the North Carolina Veterans Park, and the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum, which boasts a National Register of Historic Places designation for the circa 1890 building. Fort Bragg, the largest military base in the United States, brings the opportunity to meet new soldiers and their families worldwide. We appreciate their Can Do attitudes and service to our country. They are our neighbors in every sense, and we are grateful. It's not hard to make friends here or find things to do. Get involved. Contact our Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at visitfayettevillenc.com. For information about city government and services visit www.FayettevilleNC.gov. WELCOME TO FAYETTEVILLE!