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Proclamation Request Form

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3. Proclamation Request From
   Proclamations are discretionary public announcements directing attention to a local resident, organization, or event. Proclamations typically are issued for certain events or causes when such a proclamation positively impacts the community and conveys an affirmative message to residents.
   
   Requests for proclamations should be submitted at least two weeks in advance.
7. Proclamations are generally issued for:
   • Public awareness campaigns
   • Nonprofit organizations
   • Arts and cultural celebrations within the City of Solon
   • Special honors
   • Birthdays (ages 90, 95 and 100+)
8. Proclamations will not be issued for:
   • Matters of political controversy, ideological or religious beliefs, or individual convictions
   • Events or organizations with no direct relationship to the City of Solon
   • Campaigns or events contrary to City policies
   • Retirements
   • Deceased persons
10. Special Notes:
    • The City of Solon reserves the right to modify or deny any proclamation request.
    • Attempts are made to obtain the signatures of all city councilmembers for proclamations honoring an individual or organization that has made city-wide contributions.
    • An organization may request only one proclamation annually.
    • More than one cause may be proclaimed simultaneously.
    • An organization or individual does not have exclusive rights to the day, week, or month of their proclamation.
    • When proclamation criteria are not met, an official letter may be issued.
12. Requesting a Proclamation:
    • Only City of Solon residents or organizations that do work within the City are permitted to request proclamations.
    • Requests must be made two weeks (14 days) prior to the proclamation’s print deadline.
    • All requests must be made by completing the form below.
    • Proclamations received via any other method (phone, mail, fax, verbal) or to any other person or department, other than the Office of the Mayor, will not be honored.
    • You may reach out with questions or comments at (440) 248-1155.
16. Reason for Proclamation:*
18. Proclamation Category (select one):*

    1. Accomplishment
    2. Anniversary
    3. Birthday (90, 95, 100+)
    4. Church/Pastor

    1. Community Service
    2. Reunion
    3. Special Organization

    1. Special Person
    2. Special Time (day, week, month)
    3. Other
20. If other, please describe:
22. Proclamation pickup date/time:*
    Proclamation pickup date/time:
23. Name of individual to pick up proclamation:*
25. Name and title (if applicable) of person or organization the proclamation will honor:
27. Biographical sketch of individual or organization receiving proclamation:*
    (Note: Forms with insufficient biographical information WILL NOT be accommodated. References to websites or external sources are unacceptable; the requester is responsible for acquiring all information for the submitted request.)
29. Reason(s) the individual or organization should receive a proclamation:*
31. Additional notes:
35. Requester's Contact Information:
37. First Name*
38. Last Name*
40. Phone Number*
41. Email
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43. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
44. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

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