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Mayoral Proclamation - Polio Eradication Day

The City of Fargo — 2024-04-10T21:55:00.292Z

Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a paralyzing and potentially deadly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5.

Mayoral Proclamation - Fair Housing Month

The City of Fargo — 2024-04-10T21:47:33.958Z

April 11, 2024 marks the 56th Anniversary of the passage of the U.S. Fair Housing Law, a national policy of fair housing without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status or disabilities and encourages fair housing opportunities for all citizens.

Mayoral Proclamation - International Dark Sky Week

The City of Fargo — 2024-04-01T15:32:26.952Z

Ninety-percent of the world's population, including many in the Fargo-Moorhead area, live under a dome of light pollution - excessive artificial lighting at night that disrupts natural darkness and is growing at 10% per year.

Mayoral Proclamation - Donate Life Month

The City of Fargo — 2024-04-01T14:36:57.987Z

in 2022, more than 40,000 transplants gave renewed life and support to patients and their families and communities; and still more than 106,000 people are waiting for lifesaving organ transplants

Mayoral Proclamation - International Transgender Day of Visibility

The City of Fargo — 2024-03-31T13:52:55.017Z

Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney calls upon all citizens to recognize and commend its observance and reaffirm a commitment to combating discrimination.

Mayoral Proclamation - Autism Awareness Month

The City of Fargo — 2024-03-27T15:12:06.068Z

Autism spectrum disorders are a complex developmental condition that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges; and

Mayoral Proclamation - Day of Resiliency for Brain Injury Awareness

The City of Fargo — 2024-03-18T13:22:00.616Z

Brain injuries are a serious national public health epidemic, affecting more than 3.6 million Americans annually.

Mayoral Proclamation - 106.9 The Eagle as the Official Irish Station

The City of Fargo — 2024-03-14T22:09:16.039Z

Radio Station 106.9 The Eagle has a consistent communication link to Irish music and artists that provides awareness to the Irish culture

Mayoral Proclamation - World Kidney Day

The City of Fargo — 2024-03-13T20:59:18.039Z

There are an estimated 37 million adults in the U.S. with kidney disease and 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. are at risk.

Mayoral Proclamation - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day

The City of Fargo — 2024-03-12T14:52:15.230Z

Registered dietitian nutritionists are food and nutrition experts who can translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living.

Mayoral Proclamation - International Women's Day

The City of Fargo — 2024-03-07T23:39:01.656Z

International Women’s Day has been celebrated since the early 1900s-a time that marked a historical turning point as women around the world began to demand equal rights and opportunities.

Mayoral Proclamation In Urgent Support of Enduring Peace in Palestine and Israel

The City of Fargo — 2024-03-01T01:43:39.632Z

Mayors Mahoney and Carlson advocate for a negotiated settlement (including the release of hostages and captives) and the building of a foundation for an enduring peace in the Gaza Strip

Mayoral Proclamation - Rare Disease Day

The City of Fargo — 2024-02-28T14:32:01.330Z

According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 7,000 diseases and conditions are considered rare in the United States.

Mayoral Proclamation - Women in Construction Week

The City of Fargo — 2024-02-27T17:08:27.688Z

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Fargo-Moorhead, ND Chapter #246 has distinguished itself for 46 years as the voice of women in construction.

Mayoral Proclamation - Spread Kindness Like Sprinkles Day

The City of Fargo — 2024-02-15T14:10:54.950Z

The City of Fargo recognizes the value of simple acts of kindness performed without prompting or reason and how such acts can positively impact the performer, the recipient and onlooker of the good deed.

Mayoral Proclamation - Murdered and Missing Indigenous People Day

The City of Fargo — 2024-02-14T15:06:53.404Z

The Cities of Moorhead, Dilworth, Fargo and West Fargo join with the efforts of our neighbors in Canada to spur awareness in the region for murdered and missing Indigenous people.

Mayoral Proclamation - Giving Hearts Day

The City of Fargo — 2024-02-07T21:12:41.777Z

Giving Hearts Day is a powerful example of the private sector providing assistance to charitable, non-profit organizations that offer vital services to improve the quality of life for many members of our community.

Mayoral Proclamation - Small Business Saturday

The City of Fargo — 2023-11-24T14:04:49.592Z

The City of Fargo celebrates local small businesses and the contributions they make to Fargo’s local economy and the community

Mayoral Proclamation - American Music Month

The City of Fargo — 2023-11-14T18:46:26.693Z

Music, the universal language of peace, is one of the great arts and an outstanding feature of our culture

Mayoral Proclamation: Radiologic Technology Week

The City of Fargo — 2023-11-07T00:37:53.191Z

The health of our citizens is a major concern and responsibility of health care professionals serving the citizens of Fargo

Mayoral Proclamation - White Cane Safety Day - October 15, 2023

The City of Fargo — 2023-10-15T00:03:00.307Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of Fargo do hereby proclaim October 15, 2023, to be White Cane Safety Day

Mayoral Proclamation - Truth and Reconciliation Day

The City of Fargo — 2023-09-29T21:38:30.495Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of Fargo do hereby proclaim September 30, 2022, to be Truth and Reconciliation Day

Mayoral Proclamation: Constitution Week

The City of Fargo — 2023-09-18T20:34:54.245Z

The City urges all citizens to study the Constitution and reflect on the privilege of being an American with all the rights and responsibilities which that privilege involves.

Mayoral Proclamation: Retired Teachers Day

The City of Fargo — 2023-09-12T20:28:26.360Z

The City of Fargo recognizes the role of retired teachers and how their professionalism continues to help area schools and community groups

Mayoral Proclamation: International Overdose Awareness Day

The City of Fargo — 2023-08-31T21:31:01.221Z

The City of Fargo affirms and acknowledges the harm and hardship caused by drug overdose

Mayoral Proclamation: World Breastfeeding Week

The City of Fargo — 2023-07-31T20:18:54.205Z

Helping families thrive is ensuring they receive community support

Mayoral Proclamation: TEDxFargo

The City of Fargo — 2023-07-20T15:53:26.615Z

Celebrating parks and recreation throughout the month of July

Mayoral Proclamation: Arbor Day, May 19, 2023

The City of Fargo — 2023-05-19T15:47:08.060Z

2023 marks Fargo’s 46th year as a Tree City USA

Mayoral Proclamation: Apraxia Awareness Day, May 14, 2023

The City of Fargo — 2023-05-04T14:25:00.762Z

Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) causes children to have significant difficulty learning to speak

Mayoral Proclamation: World Wish Day, April 29, 2023

The City of Fargo — 2023-05-04T14:24:29.438Z

Make-A-Wish was founded by family and friends of seven-year-old Chris Greicius

Mayoral Proclamation: National Music Week, May 7-13, 2023

The City of Fargo — 2023-05-04T14:20:52.896Z

Music plays an increasingly important role in our world today

Mayoral Proclamation - National Small Business Week: April 29

The City of Fargo — 2023-05-04T14:15:48.876Z

The President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week every year since 1963

Mayoral Proclamation - Earth Week: April 17-22

The City of Fargo — 2023-05-04T14:04:10.779Z

Earth Week is a time to come together as one community and celebrate the efforts of all who strive to keep the community clean

Mayoral Proclamation - Robert John Rohla Day: April 16, 2023

The City of Fargo — 2023-05-04T14:00:05.117Z

In recognition of Robert’s loyalty and commitment to the City and as a tribute to his 70th birthday.

Mayoral Proclamation - International Dark Sky Week - April 15-22

The City of Fargo — 2023-04-20T20:28:27.017Z

We the Mayors of Moorhead and Fargo do herby proclaim April 15-22, 2023 to be, International Dark Sky Week

Mayoral Proclamation - Home Matters Month - 02.01.2015

The City of Fargo — 2023-04-16T23:26:47.849Z

I, Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of Fargo and Del Rae Williams, Mayor of Moorhead do hereby proclaim February, 2015, to be Home Matters Month.

Mayoral Proclamation - Day of Resiliency for Brain Injury Awareness - 03.17.2023

The City of Fargo — 2023-03-17T20:04:53.426Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, do hereby proclaim March 17 to be the DAY OF RESILIENCY FOR BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS

Mayoral Proclamation - World Kidney Day - 03.09.2023

The City of Fargo — 2023-03-10T00:20:38.975Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, do hereby proclaim March 9 to be WORLD KIDNEY DAY

Mayoral Proclamation - Fargo South/Shanley Hockey Day - 03.06.2023

The City of Fargo — 2023-03-06T22:34:14.808Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, do hereby proclaim March 6 to be FARGO SOUTH/SHANLEY HOCKEY DAY

Mayoral Proclamation - Women in Construction Week - 03.05.2023 through 03.11.2023

The City of Fargo — 2023-03-06T02:01:09.001Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, do hereby proclaim March 5-11 to be WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK

Mayoral Proclamation - Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month - 03.01.2023

The City of Fargo — 2023-03-01T19:02:06.451Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, do hereby proclaim March 2023 to be BLEEDING DISORDERS AWARENESS MONTH

Mayoral Proclamation - Rare Disease Day - 02.28.2023

The City of Fargo — 2023-02-28T19:10:34.622Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, do hereby proclaim February 28, 2023, to be RARE DISEASE DAY

Mayoral Proclamation - Spread Kindness Like Sprinkles Day - 02.15.2023

The City of Fargo — 2023-02-15T22:13:44.683Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, do hereby proclaim February 15, 2023, to be SPREAD KINDNESS LIKE SPRINKLES DAY

Mayoral Proclamation - The Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Awareness Day - 02.14.2023

The City of Fargo — 2023-02-15T01:33:25.589Z

We, the Mayors of Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and Dilworth do hereby proclaim February 14, 2023, The Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Awareness Day

Mayoral Proclamation - Giving Hearts Day - 02.09.2023

The City of Fargo — 2023-02-09T23:15:42.126Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, do hereby proclaim February 9, 2023 to be GIVING HEARTS DAY

Mayoral Proclamation - Homeless Memorial Day - 12.21.2022

The City of Fargo — 2022-12-21T23:12:21.074Z

We, the Mayors of Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and Dilworth do hereby proclaim December 21, 2022, Homeless Memorial Day

Mayoral Proclamation - Ukrainian Famine-Genocide (Holodomor) Remembrance Day - 12.12.2022

The City of Fargo — 2022-12-13T00:18:13.225Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, do hereby proclaim December 12, 2022 as UKRAINIAN FAMINE-GENOCIDE (HOLODOMOR) REMEMBRANCE DAY

Mayoral Proclamation - Small Business Saturday - 11.26.2022

The City of Fargo — 2022-11-26T17:21:36.869Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo, do hereby proclaim November 26, 2022, as SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Mayoral Proclamation - White Cane Safety Day - 10.15.2022

The City of Fargo — 2022-10-17T13:57:46.965Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2022, as WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY

Mayoral Proclamation - Truth and Reconciliation Day - 09.30.2022

The City of Fargo — 2022-09-30T13:44:54.854Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of Fargo do hereby proclaim September 30, 2022, to be Truth and Reconciliation Day

Mayoral Proclamation - National Physician Assistant Week - 10.6.2021

The City of Fargo — 2021-10-11T22:24:38.768Z

I, Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of Fargo, do hereby proclaim October 6-12, 2021 to be National Physician Assistant Week.

Mayoral Proclamation - Truth and Reconciliation Day - 09.30.2021

The City of Fargo — 2021-09-30T20:16:12.048Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of Fargo do hereby proclaim September 30, 2021 to be Truth and Reconciliation Day

Mayoral Proclamation - Big Brothers Big Sisters Month - 09.01.2021

The City of Fargo — 2021-09-03T20:48:57.562Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of Fargo do hereby proclaim September 2021 to be Big Brothers Big Sisters Month in the City of Fargo.

Mayoral Proclamation - International Overdose Awareness Day - 08.31.2021

The City of Fargo — 2021-08-31T14:38:52.257Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of Fargo do hereby proclaim August 31 to be International Overdose Awareness Day in the City of Fargo.

Mayoral Proclamation - Masonic History Day - 09.23.2021

The City of Fargo — 2021-08-11T21:13:44.381Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of Fargo do hereby proclaim September 23, 2021 to be Masonic Historic Day.

Mayoral Proclamation - Home Matters Month - 02.01.2015

The City of Fargo — 2021-08-11T21:12:38.046Z

I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of Fargo do hereby proclaim the week of September 17-23, 2021 to be Constitution Week.

Mayoral Proclamation - Navy Week - July 19 - 25

The City of Fargo — 2021-06-22T13:29:47.134Z