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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Chanukah is a celebration about a miracle; and
WHEREAS, after the Jewish Temple was destroyed, one day’s worth of oil miraculously burned for
eight days; and
WHEREAS, as a community, we commemorate the belief in miracles, never giving up, and coming
together; and
WHEREAS, the community has appreciation for Georgetown’s commitment to preserve our history
and embrace its’ diversity; and
WHEREAS, Messiah Echad and the Messianic Jewish Community know that Georgetown offers
one of the most beautiful, loving and safe places for people of all backgrounds to live together.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, do
hereby proclaim December 30, 2016 as
MESSIAH ECHAD DAY