Green Valley Day

P R O C L A M A T I O N

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GREEN VALLEY DAY

WHEREAS, the Green Valley (formerly Nauck) Civic Association, one of the oldest in Arlington, is celebrating its 92nd anniversary as a civic association and 175th year since it was established in Arlington; and

WHEREAS, the Green Valley Civic Association has chosen the theme of “Looking Back, While Forging Ahead” for its annual Community Day, which celebrates the rich heritage and great promise of this community; and

WHEREAS, civic associations play a significant role in fostering harmonious relationships among neighbors and serve as an important link between the community and the Arlington County government; and

WHEREAS, the Association has fought for quality education in the schools, and for various programs relating to health, housing, neighborhood conservation and others which have enhanced the quality of life for the people of the Green Valley community and the Arlington community at-large; and

WHEREAS, neighborhood unity is strongly encouraged throughout Arlington County; and

WHEREAS, residents of the Green Valley neighborhood should be recognized for the pride and admiration they feel for their community;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Christian Dorsey, Chair of the County Board of Arlington, do hereby proclaim September 21, 2019, as

GREEN VALLEY DAY

in Arlington and urge all residents to join in congratulating the Green Valley Civic Association on 92 years of dedicated and caring service to the Arlington community.

Christian Dorsey

Chair