City of Wilmington
Delaware
Office of the Mayor
Proclamation:
WHEREAS, I Have stated on many occasions that I am committed to helping Wilmington become “a just city where our aspirations can flourish and the means to reach them are available;” and
WHEREAS, reducing gun violence, providing safe, affordable housing for all, identifying and combatting institutional racism, and addressing climate change are all priorities of City government as part of our effort to promote justice, equality, and strong healthy neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, COVID0-19 has exposed economic and earth-related inequities in our City, our aim is to provide accurate health information and sufficient resources to our underserved populations; and
WHEREAS, Peace Week Delaware offers free, nonpartisan, collaborative and peace and justice-building events that address issues facing our City, including gun violence, safe neighborhoods, institutional racism, climate change, and losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MICHAEL S. PURZYCKI
Mayor of the City of Wilmington, Delaware, do hereby declare October 2-10. 2021 as
PEACE WEEK DELAWARE
in Wilmington and encourage all residents to join with neighbors to participate in a week of events to promote harmony, equity and justice n our community.
