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Amarillo issues proclamations for America250, senior hunger awareness, safe digging and drinking water week
Summary
Council issued multiple proclamations recognizing America's 250 semi‑quincentennial, April as Senior Hunger Awareness Month, April as Safe Digging Month and May 3–9 as Drinking Water Week; staff highlighted community resources and outreach.
During the ceremonial portion of the meeting the Amarillo City Council read and presented several proclamations.
Mayor and council proclaimed the lead-up to July 4, 2026 to be part of the America250 semi‑quincentennial and described planned community activities including a liberty‑tree dedication. Council also proclaimed April 2026 as Senior Hunger Awareness Month and urged residents to consult local resources; staff cited county estimates of food‑insecure older adults (Potter County: 3,389; Randall County: 3,736) and promoted seniorhungersolutions.org. A separate proclamation declared April as Safe Digging Month and encouraged excavators and homeowners to call 811 before digging. The council also designated May 3–9, 2026 as Drinking Water Week and thanked water sector staff for operations and public‑health protections.
Representatives from the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution, local nonprofits and water operations staff accepted proclamations and thanked the council. City staff directed residents to online resources and upcoming events tied to each proclamation; no council votes were required for these ceremonial recognitions.
