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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Joan King was the first woman to serve on the City of Georgetown City Council; and
WHEREAS, Joan King encouraged and inspired many other women to become involved, serving the
City of Georgetown as Councilmembers, Boards and Commissions members and on many other levels of
municipal government; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. King was active in the Civil Rights movement in Georgetown, promoting equality
in our community; and
WHEREAS, Joan King served on the initial Planning & Zoning Commission and was instrumental in
establishing the City’s baselines in Planning and Development; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. King was a valued member of the initial Library Committee which established the
guidelines for the future of the City of Georgetown Public Library; and
WHEREAS, the Citizens of the City of Georgetown will be forever grateful for Mrs. King’s dedicated
service to our community; and
WHEREAS, the Citizens of the City of Georgetown continue to benefit from Joan King’s dedication,
responsiveness, helpfulness, knowledge, experience and expertise.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, May 12th, 2015 as
JOAN KING DAY
In Georgetown, Texas