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City of Elk River, Minnesota <br />Trocla <br />KINDNESS WEEK <br />February 12 - 18, 1996 <br />WHEREAS, our daily news is dominated by tragic stories of crime, violence and <br />disaster, too often leaving average citizens with feelings of despair <br />and helplessness; and <br />WHEREAS, the daily acts of kindness of most of the citizens of Elk River often go <br />unrecognized and unattended; and <br />WHEREAS, by recognizing these daily acts of kindness during this week, all citi- <br />zens of Elk River can become more aware of the importance of <br />being kind to others throughout the year, and <br />WHEREAS, by recognizing these small, acts of kindness during this week, every- <br />one can participate in making this city a kinder, safer and better <br />place to live; and <br />WHEREAS, this week is being observed in over 100 other cities and towns across <br />this nation. <br />NOW THEREFORE, I, Hank Duitsman, Mayor of the City of Elk River, <br />do hereby proclaim the week of February 12 -18, 1996 as <br />KINDNESS WEEK <br />in Elk River and encourage everyone to participate in spreading <br />kindness and practicing respect, generosity, patience, and con- <br />sideration of others at all times in order to create a better, kinder, <br />safer, and more peaceful city. <br />IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto <br />set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the <br />City of Elk River to be affixed this <br />day of <br />Mayor <br />