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i <br /> OWN OF MASH OFFICE OF SELECTMEN <br /> i <br /> ' <br /> 16 Great Neck Road North <br /> •_ F .} ' Mash. ee,Massachusetts 02649 <br /> f ' Tele oiie- (508) 539-1401 <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> Whereas, The United Nations was founded in 1945, and the anniversary ofthe day on which the LJN Charter <br /> came into force is observed each year on October 2 ; and <br /> Whereas, The United Nations promotes peace and security, development, democracy,economic prosperity, <br /> global health and human rights around the.world, and is vital now more than ever; and <br /> Whereas, The'United Nations works-to achieve the Millennium Development Coals, by providing a common <br /> development strategy-for the intemational community, improving rdin .ti n, coherence, and <br /> effectiveness within the UN system,the donor community and developing countries;and <br /> Whereas, The Goals address-universal issues from poverty and access to education to improving healthcare <br /> and environmental sustainability and enjoy unprecedented political support because they are <br /> .specific and measurable, 'With a deadline and indicators for monitoring progress attached to each <br /> goal; and <br /> 'whereas, The United States has a long tradition of leading international efforts to improve health, education <br /> and economic growth in developing countries; and has shown its commitment to the Millennium <br /> Development Goals through foreign assistance, progressive trade initiatives, and.debt relief <br /> measures; and <br /> Whereas, A bipartisan poll conducted in April revealed that more than'eight out of ten voters say it is <br /> important that the United States maintain an active role within the UN; <br /> Whereas, The UN -LISA and United Nations'Foundation have declared"The United Nations: Solutions for <br /> a Prosperous world" as its theme for the 2012 United Nations Day commemoration; <br /> Whereas, The United Nations Association of Greater Boston is committed to educating and mobilizing our <br /> local communities to build a stronger network of global citizens and leaders to create a more <br /> prosperous,just,and sustainable world; and <br /> Whereas, The citizens of the Town of Mashpee should participate in all activities related to UN Day. <br /> NOW,THEREFORE, wE, the Mashpee Board of Selectmen, in recognition of this event, <br /> do hereby proclaim October 24,2012 as United Nations Day, <br /> IN WITNESS THEREOF,we have hereunto set our hands and caused the Official Seal of the <br /> Town of 1lahpee To Be Affixed this 1 day of September 2012. <br /> Michael R. Richardson',, Chairman Carol A. Sherman,vice Chairman <br /> Wayne E. Taylor,Clerk <br /> ..:.. John J. Cahalane <br /> Thomas F. O'Hara <br />