Residents can request a Mayoral letter or proclamation to commemorate special events. Requests will go through an internal review process, so it is necessary to submit your request at least two weeks prior to the date the document is needed to insure timely issuance.

Letters

The Mayor’s Office offers letters for conferences, conventions, seminars, professional celebrations, significant birthdays and/or anniversaries. In order to prepare the letter in a timely manner, the following information is required:

• The title or nature of the event
• The specific date of the event
• The date the letter is needed
• A brief history of the organization or a biographical summary of the person as well as any other pertinent information
• The name, address and telephone number of the requestor
• An indication of whether the proclamation should be mailed or will be picked up

Requests for a Mayoral letter should be submitted electronically or mailed to Mayor Barbarann Keffer; 100 Garrett Road; Upper Darby, PA 19082. The Mayor's Office reserves the right to modify or deny any request.

Click here to complete and submit a request for a Mayoral letter

Proclamations and Commendations

Proclamations may be issued for civic celebrations, non-profit organizations, and significant events with importance to the Upper Darby community. Proclamations taking sides in matters of political controversy or addressing personal convictions will not be issued. Proclamations may recognize a day, week or month. The Mayor’s Office reserves the right to modify or deny any proclamation request. In order to have a proclamation prepared in a timely manner, a proclamation request form must be completed.

If recognition is desired for someone who has made significant contributions of importance to Upper Darby, a commendation may be requested by completing a commendation request form. In order for the Mayor to issue a commendation in honor of an individual, the following information is required:

• The date the document is needed
• Biographical information for the individual
• Significant contributions of the individual
• The date and type of event being planned for the individual
• The name, address and telephone number of the requestor

Submitting Your Request For Proclamations and Commendations

To have a proclamation considered for issuance by the Mayor, complete a proclamation or commendation request form, which includes draft language or a sample proclamation. Requests should be submitted two weeks in advance. The proclamation request form may be submitted electronically or mailed to Mayor Barbarann Keffer; 100 Garrett Road; Upper Darby, PA 19082. The issuance of a proclamation does not constitute an endorsement by Upper Darby Township.

Click one of the following for requests:

Click here to complete and submit a request form for a proclamation

Click here to complete and submit a request form for a commendation

Proclamation Archive