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SHELLY PETROLIA
MAYOR
THF EFFOR r AL WAYS MATTERS
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach internship program and Next Generation Initiatives offers students the opportunity to learn firsthand how local government operates; and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach recognizes the importance of increasing students’ knowledge of City operations and the importance of community engagement; and
WHEREAS, it is the conviction of the City of Delray Beach that the active participation of the students in municipal government will increase their knowledge of civic affairs and offer opportunities for future employment; and
WHEREAS, the City is focused on developing its talent pipeline through our Next Generation Initiatives; and
WHEREAS, this participation will strengthen and preserve the right of self-government guaranteed to us by the United States Constitution.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Shelly Petrolia, Mayor of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, on behalf of the City Commission, do hereby proclaim July 6, 2021 as:
“NEXT GENERATION INITIATIVES DAY”
in the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and urge all residents, schools, businesses and community organizations to join with me in recognizing the value and the need for developing the talent pipeline in the City of Delray Beach. The City of Delray Beach encourages students to pursue our Shadow Day, Internship, and Apprenticeship Programs where students will take the opportunity to develop a variety of skills and experience necessary in today’s global economy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to be affixed this 6th day of July 2021.