6.1. SR 11-01-2021
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations, Awards, November 1, 2021 Jessica Miller, Deputy Clerk
Recognition
Item Description Reviewed by
Proclamation: American Education Week Tina Allard, City Clerk
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
1. Mayor to read the proclamation and present to Elk River resident Roberta Takle.
2. Proclaim, by motion, November 15 – 19, 2021, as American Education Week.
Background/Discussion
Elk River resident Roberta Takle requested the city proclaim November 15 – 19, 2021, as American Education
Week. Ms. Takle will be present to accept the proclamation.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
Encourage meaningful engagement.
Attachments
Proclamation
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: August 2020
Proclamation
Designating November 15 – 19, 2021, as
American Education Week
WHEREAS, the schools represent a major investment by any community; and
WHEREAS, teachers are a most important part of our community’s leadership; and
WHEREAS, schools represent the best possible avenue of improving the quality of life in our
country; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for better communication and a more cooperative relationship
between professional educators and the community; and
WHEREAS, 100 years ago the National Education Association and the American Legion joined
together and since have been joined by many other professional groups to proclaim American
Education Week to promote visiting schools and other activities annually; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, John J. Dietz, Mayor of Elk River, do
hereby proclaim November 15-19, 2021, as American Education Week and do urge all citizens to
reaffirm their commitment to improving and supporting education at all levels and translate this
commitment into action by learning more about what our schools do.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk