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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown would like to honor Karen Crosby, the Founder and
Executive Director of The Locker; and
WHEREAS, The Locker educates and empowers youth, through Service Learning, to meet the
needs of others in their community so that every child has a sense of normalcy; and
WHEREAS, The Locker impacts community culture so that others embrace intentional service
learning; and
WHEREAS, The Locker increases community awareness regarding youth in need through
education; and
WHEREAS, The Locker targets the at-risk population of students through Service Learning
Projects; and
WHEREAS, The Locker provides necessities to students in need such as healthy snacks, water,
sports drinks, juice, clothing, bedding, hygiene items and school supplies; and
WHEREAS, The Locker provides life-enhancing items to help students succeed, such as caps and
gowns, sports equipment, sports physicals, extra-curricular expenses, academic fees, work clothes,
bicycles and work transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, do hereby proclaim August 25th, 2015 as
THE LOCKER DAY
In Georgetown, Texas