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Mayor proclaims Sept. 11, 2025, "Big Give Gage Day" as local fundraising crosses $2 million
Summary
Mayor Robert Morgan proclaimed Sept. 11, 2025, as Big Give Gage Day in Beatrice; Gage County Foundation representatives told the council the seven-year campaign has raised more than $2 million for local nonprofits.
Mayor Robert Morgan read a proclamation declaring Sept. 11, 2025, as Big Give Gage Day in Beatrice and encouraged residents to participate in the countywide day of giving.
Representatives of the Gage County Foundation thanked the council for the recognition and described the event’s growth since 2019. A foundation representative told the council the campaign started in 2019 with roughly $144,000 raised that first year and reported that "last year was $484,000" and that "going into year 7 now, we have raised over $2,000,000 of funds that stay strictly here in Gage County, to help better our our citizens of the community." The representative encouraged citizens to support the event and noted contributions come from both inside and outside the county.
Mayor Morgan concluded the proclamation with the official language and his signature and noted the city seal. The council provided the ceremonial recognition and moved on to the consent agenda.
Ending: The council offered brief thanks to foundation leaders and continued with the meeting’s regular business.
