Portage Perch Fest Proclamation

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS MAY COME, GREETINGS: Petey-Council-Appearance

WHEREAS, the City of Portage is a community that hosts many gatherings, numerous celebrations, and a variety of entertainment venues where old friends can gather and new acquaintances can be made; and

WHEREAS, the Portage Perch Fest and Gran Prix provides an opportunity for local merchants, service organizations and commercial vendors to work collectively for their benefit and that of the families and citizens of Portage; and

WHEREAS, the City of Portage creates opportunities and welcomes the community to join them in the Perch Fest and Gran Prix activities and enjoy the camaraderie and sense of community built by our community festival; and

WHEREAS, the many Perch Fest events that have brought the community together for fun and entertainment have grown in popularity and attendance, so much so that the 2011 Perch Fest activities will expand to two weekends, the 5th thru 7th and 12th thru 14th of August, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Petey the Perch has become well known and loved as the festival mascot that his likeness is synonymous with the Portage Perch Fest and Gran Prix; so

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I Olga G. Velazquez, Mayor of the City of Portage, Indiana do hereby proclaim August 5th thru 14th, 2011 as the:

“Portage Perch Fest and Gran Prix Celebration”

and hereby declare the Portage Perch Fest and Gran Prix to be the Signature Festival for the City of Portage and encourage citizens to volunteer and share ideas with the festival committee and to enjoy the numerous oportunities our festival offers.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the great seal of the City of Portage, at the Office of the Mayor, In the State of Indiana, this 21st day of December, year 2010.

OLGA G. VELAZQUEZ, MAYOR
DONNA M. PAPPAS, CLERK-TREASURER