Proclamations
A proclamation is an official announcement issued by the Mayor to recognize a month, week, or day that will have a major townshipwide impact. The goal is to celebrate, honor, or raise awareness of an event, special occasion, cause, or significant issue. Residents can request a Mayoral letter or proclamation to commemorate special events by completing the process outlined HERE.
Proclamation: International Mother Language Day
Published on February 21, 2024
PROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, the Township of Upper Darby is the home of diverse culture, heritage and rich traditions of its residents and the Township Administration considers it a high priority in promoting, protecting and preserving the linguistic diversity in the community that the City serves; ANDWHER…
Small Business Saturday Proclamation
Published on November 20, 2023
Small Business Saturday Proclamation WHEREAS, Small Business Saturday started in 2010 and has become a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities; and WHEREAS, historically, projected spending among U.S. consumers who shopped at independent retailers and re…
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month Proclamation
Published on April 01, 2022
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month Proclamation WHEREAS, Animals play an important roles in our lives, for many they find comfort and security for their well being because of the presence of animals; andWHEREAS, Although Animals play such a significant role in our lives, there have been insta…
Transgender Day of Visibility Proclamation
Published on March 31, 2022
Transgender Day of Visibility ProclamationWHEREAS, Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual international event on March 31st dedicated to recognizing the bravery and accomplishments of the transgender community. WHEREAS, International Transgender day of visibility was founded in 2009 by U.SA.-ba…
Black History Month 2022 Proclamation (February)
Published on February 01, 2022
Black History Month Proclamation WHEREAS, During Black History Month, we celebrate the many achievements and contributions made by Black Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual and political development; and WHEREAS, We must recognize and pay tribute to the generations of individuals who st…
Catholic School Week 2022 Proclamation
Published on January 30, 2022
Catholic School Week Proclamation WHEREAS, National Catholic School Week is an annual national celebration of the important role that Catholic elementary, secondary schools, and early childhood centers play in providing a comprehensive, values-based education for America’s young people; andWHEREAS…
Barbara Benglian Day Proclamation
Published on January 21, 2022
Barbara Benglian Day Proclamation WHEREAS, In 1970, Barbara Benglian graduated from West Chester University with her degree in music education and received her masters from West Chester in 1973; andWHEREAS, Barbara Benglian dedicated nearly 52 years to serving the children of Upper Darby through he…
Bill Gaul Day Proclamation
Published on January 19, 2022
Bill Gaul Day Proclamation WHEREAS, Bill Gaul has been inducted into the Upper Darby School District alumni hall of fame and spent 16 years in service to the school board where he held both president and vice president positions; and WHEREAS, Through his membership with the Upper Darby Township S…
Pilgrim Gardens/Aronimink Civic Association 50th Anniversary Proclamation
Published on December 05, 2021
Pilgrim Gardens/Aronimink Civic Association 50th Anniversary Proclamation WHEREAS, the Pilgrim Gardens/Aronimink Civic Association is commemorating its 50th anniversary this year; andWHEREAS, it was founded by concerned residents as an organization that is dedicated to preserving the quality of li…
Small Business Saturday 2021 Proclamation
Published on November 27, 2021
Small Business Saturday Proclamation WHEREAS, Small Business Saturday started in 2010 and has become an important part of small businesses’ busiest shopping season in the United States. Historically, projected spending among U.S. consumers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on S…
Lou's Jewelry and Pawn Day Proclamation
Published on November 13, 2021
Lou’s Jewelry and Pawn Day Proclamation WHEREAS, in October of 1921, entrepreneur Louis (“Lou”) Myerson opened his first business in Delaware County, Lou’s Jewelry and Pawn; andWHEREAS, in 1984, Lou’s son, Stanton, relocated the family business to its current and permanent home on 69th Street in U…
Veteran's Day 2021 Proclamation
Published on November 11, 2021
Veterans Day Proclamation WHEREAS, on November 11 of each year, we come together as a community and as a nation to observe Veterans Day and to pay tribute to the service of the brave individuals who have defended our country in times of conflict and peace;WHEREAS, the theme for Veterans Day 2021 i…
Native American Heritage Month 2021 Proclamation
Published on November 01, 2021
Native American Heritage Month Proclamation WHEREAS, Native American Heritage Month is celebrated every year to recognize the importance of Native American cultures, contributions, history, traditions, and art; andWHEREAS, this tradition was established in 1990, when former U.S. President George H…
Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 Proclamation
Published on October 15, 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation WHEREAS, Between September 15 and October 15 each year, Hispanic Heritage Month is observed by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America; andWHEREAS,…
Fire Prevention Week 2021 Proclamation
Published on October 03, 2021
Fire Prevention Week Proclamation WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk of fire; andWHEREAS, smoke alarms sense smoke before people can, alerting you to danger in the event of fire. Smoke alarms t…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2021 Proclamation
Published on October 01, 2021
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation WHEREAS, domestic violence is a pervasive issue across Upper Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, the United States, and the world, with implications for personal and community health; andWHEREAS, domestic violence does not discriminate and affects a…
Proclamation in Observance of the 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001
Published on September 11, 2021
Proclamation in Observance of the 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001 WHEREAS, twenty years ago this month, on the morning of September 11, nearly three thousand men, women, and children’s lives were lost in a series of attacks intended to terrorize the United States; andWHEREAS, we can never un…
International Overdose Awareness Day 2021 Proclamation
Published on August 31, 2021
International Overdose Awareness Day Proclamation WHEREAS, we recognize the purpose of International Overdose Awareness Day as a way to remember our loved ones lost to overdoses and ending the stigma of drug-related deaths; andWHEREAS, the Upper Darby community affirms and acknowledges the harm an…
Parks and Recreation Professionals Day 2021 Proclamation
Published on July 17, 2021
Parks and Recreation Professionals Day Proclamation WHEREAS, parks and recreation professionals promote physical, emotional, and mental health and wellness through both organized and self-directed fitness, play, and activities; andWHEREAS, parks and recreation professionals support the economic …
Juneteenth 2021 Proclamation
Published on June 19, 2021
Juneteenth Proclamation WHEREAS, Juneteenth is the annual observance of the end of slavery in the United States, which happened on June 19, 1865; and WHEREAS, Juneteenth continues to be the most recognized African-American holiday observance in the United States, and honors the survival and God-g…
