City of Wilmington
Delaware
Office of the Mayor

Proclamation:
WHEREAS, efforts to overcome the more serious problems facing the City of  Wilmington are based on the principle, “If you want peace, work for justice,” and
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 combating 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, Peace Week Delaware offers free, nonpartisan, collaborative, and  peace and justice-building events that address issues facing our City, and  promotes outreach and collaboration among those working for peace and justice,  thereby increasing their effectiveness;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, MICHAEL S. PURSZYCKI,
Mayor of the City of Wilmington, Delaware, do hereby declare
October 8-16,  2022, 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 in our community.