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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Rotary International was founded in 1905, and the Rotary Club of Georgetown was
chartered on February 28, 1962, and through its motto “Service Above Self,” Rotary strives to be a
model for all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Georgetown Rotary Club’s projects include an emphasis on youth through
academic and vocational scholarships as well as leadership training, donating books to local
libraries and forming Interact and Rotoract service clubs in GISD and Southwestern University; and
WHEREAS, other projects include support of many local non-profit organizations, ramp builds,
water projects, and other service projects; and
WHEREAS, the Georgetown Rotary Club helps to bring recognition to Georgetown through the
Field of Honor® and partnership arrangements with other Rotary Clubs throughout Central Texas
and around the world, and is recognized internationally as a Rotary peace building club; and
WHEREAS, the Rotary Club actively encourages good citizenship through the promotion of an
integrity-based creed: “The Rotary Four Way Test”, and through participation of its members in
various community events and service projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSH SCHROEDER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TX
do hereby proclaim October 21, 2022 to be
GEORGETOWN ROTARY CLUB DAY in honor of its 60th Anniversary
