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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Doug Smith was a supporter of arts and culture when he served on City Council
from 2001 to 2007 and voted to establish the Arts and Culture Board in 2005; and
WHEREAS, he was named Person of the Year in 2015 for his service to the community and
support of the performing arts through his service on the board of directors of the Georgetown
Palace Theatre since 2003, an anchor for the downtown Cultural District, and has given generously
to support the new Doug Smith Performance Center, which will prepare students for their futures,
wherever they may lead; and
WHEREAS, Doug Smith supports the Fine Arts programming at Southwestern University
where he has served on the Board of Visitors since 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City of Georgetown would like to pay tribute to Doug Smith for
his contributions to the arts and culture community of Georgetown and honor him for his
extraordinary talents and achievements.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,
do hereby proclaim, October 8, 2019 as
DOUG SMITH APPRECIATION DAY
In Georgetown, Texas