Office of the Mayor
Proclamation
Lawrence, Kansas
WHEREAS: This is the 32nd anniversary of the Downtown Lawrence Farmers’ Market; and
WHEREAS: The market provides a place where local area farmers and producers can sell fresh produce, fresh and dried flowers, crafts, and homemade goods direct to consumers; and
WHEREAS: Producer participation in direct marketing of produce encourages production of quality fresh fruits and vegetables; and
WHEREAS: The Downtown Lawrence Farmers market is a model for other markets and is the largest and oldest farmers market in the State of Kansas;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Amyx, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim April 14, 2007 – November 10, 2007, as
and invite all our citizens to join in the celebration of this season. The City of Lawrence offers its wholehearted welcome and best wishes to all participants for a renewed spirit of togetherness.
Mike Amyx, Mayor
April 10, 2007