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Rutherford proclaims first week of May as Youth Week, Elks honored
Summary
Council President McGowan read a proclamation at the April 28 Mayor and Council meeting honoring Rutherford Elks Lodge 547 and declaring the first week in May as Youth Week.
Council President McGowan read a proclamation at the Borough of Rutherford Mayor and Council meeting on April 28 declaring the first week in May as Youth Week and recognizing Rutherford Elks Lodge 547 for sponsoring observances honoring local youth.
The proclamation described the purpose of Youth Week as recognizing "America's Junior Citizens for their accomplishments" and urged "all departments of government, civic, fraternal, and patriotic groups, and our citizens generally to participate wholeheartedly in its observance," according to the text McGowan read aloud.
The proclamation notes that the Elks Lodge will sponsor observances during the week to honor young people and encourage civic responsibility. After the reading, council members and the mayor invited Elks members to the podium to receive the proclamation.
The ceremony was ceremonial only; no formal vote or ordinance related to the proclamation was recorded during the meeting.
