Mayor Corey Woods read and presented several ceremonial proclamations during the Tempe City Council work study session, recognizing after‑school programs, a new education partnership, a month honoring Hindu heritage, and Advocates for Children Week.

The council declared Oct. 23, 2025, as Lights On After School Day in Tempe, citing research that “every $1 invested in after school programs saves at least $3” by improving academic performance and reducing juvenile delinquency. Representatives from the city’s Kids Zone and after‑school enrichment programs were present to accept that proclamation.

Woods also proclaimed Oct. 23, 2025, as Thrive in Tempe Day, a new community partnership among the city, Kyrene Elementary School District, Tempe Elementary School District, Tempe Union High School District and Arizona State University designed to connect families with year‑round enrollment options and regional educational resources. Woods named several local education leaders present for the proclamation, including Dr. Stacia Wilson (Tempe Union superintendent), Laura Tenas (Kyrene superintendent), Dr. Quintin Boyce (ASU), Allison Ewers (Tempe Elementary governing board president) and governing‑board members from Kyrene.

The council declared October 2025 as Hindu Heritage Month in Tempe. Bhagwan Rupesh Kumar received the proclamation on behalf of the Hindu Swayosamabirik Sangh, and Woods read language recognizing Hindu Americans’ cultural and civic contributions.

Finally, Woods proclaimed October 2025 as Advocates for Children Week in Tempe, honoring the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and the GFWC Tempe Women’s Club for volunteer work dating to 1912.

All items were ceremonial proclamations; no formal votes or policy actions were taken during these agenda items.