Proclamation Request
The Miami Lakes Town Council welcomes the opportunity to recognize exceptional individuals, groups, and events within the Town. Proclamations and Certificates of Recognition are ceremonial documents issued by the Mayor to honor and celebrate events, recognize achievements, or increase public awareness of noteworthy causes, events, milestones, or achievements.
Proclamations can be issued for a day(s), week(s), or month. Individual accomplishments of local significance are more appropriately recognized with a Certificate of Recognition or congratulatory letter. These public service documents are not legally binding nor do they constitute an endorsement by the Town or the Council.
PROCLAMATION REQUIREMENTS
Requests must be submitted by any Miami Lakes resident or group.
All requests for recognition must be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to the date needed.
An organization does not have exclusive rights to the day(s), week(s), or month of their proclamation. Proclamations issued in previous years will not be automatically re-issued; a new request must be submitted and approved. The Town reserves the right to modify or deny any request and to make exceptions to these guidelines.
Proclamations can be issued for:
- Significant contributions and service to the community
- Cultural or historical occasions
- Charitable fundraising efforts
- Centennial (100th) birthdays
Proclamations cannot be issued for:
- Matters of political controversy, ideological or religious beliefs, or individual convictions
- Anything that may suggest an official town position on a matter under consideration
- Events or organizations with no direct relationship to the Town of Miami Lakes
- Campaigns or events contrary to the Town’s policy or to the wellbeing of its citizens
A letter from the Mayor or an individual Councilmember is an alternative acknowledgment for occasions that do not meet the proclamation criteria.