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Mayor Gates proclaims Alabama Farm City Week in Jasper
Summary
Mayor Josh Gates read a proclamation recognizing Alabama Farm City Week, highlighting farmers’ role in the local economy and urging residents to join in giving thanks ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
JASPER, Ala. — Mayor Josh Gates read a proclamation at the Nov. 18 council meeting recognizing Alabama Farm City Week and urging residents to acknowledge the work of farmers and the city‑country connections that supply local tables.
"Now, therefore, I, Josh Gates, mayor of the city of Jasper, Alabama, and on behalf of the Jasper City Council, do hereby proclaim the week of November 21... as Alabama Farm City Week in Jasper," Gates said while reading the proclamation, which cited the economic contributions of Alabama agriculture and emphasized the theme "Grow Alabama." Extension director Danny Kane was invited to the podium during the presentation.
The proclamation recounts the long history of Farm‑City Week and calls on citizens to observe the week by recognizing the labor of farmers, foresters and ag professionals. The reading preceded routine council business and the start of public hearings.
What’s next: The proclamation is ceremonial and requires no council action; it serves as a community recognition ahead of Thanksgiving.
