WHEREAS the efforts of Peace Week Delaware to overcome the more serious problems facing our City and State are based on the governing principle expressed by Pope Paul VI, “If you want peace, work for justice;” and

WHEREAS my Administration has been fully committed to helping Wilmington become “a just city,” where one’s aspirations can flourish and the means to reach them are available to all; and

WHEREAS reducing gun violence, providing safe, affordable housing, 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, now in its ninth year, will bring community organizations and people from all walks of life together for free, nonpartisan events centered around themes like well-being, voter turnout, racial inequality, trauma care, and mental health and inclusion, among others, to promote collaboration, equity, and justice in our communities.

Now, therefore, be it hereby known to all that I,
Michael S. Purzycki, Mayor of the City of Wilmington,

do hereby proclaim the week of October 19-27, 2024, as

Peace Week Delaware

in Wilmington and encourage all residents to join with their neighbors to participate in
this important week as part of a continuous effort [to] restore the health of our City and
making it a place where everyone is respected and valued.