WHEREAS, compassion and caring for our children, our families and our fellow Americans exemplify the deepest hopes of all the peoples of this great nation; and

WHEREAS, the future stability and character of our nation and our communities are the responsibility of all citizens and can only be assured if we continue to show generosity, selflessness and kindness toward each other; and

WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, our nation was deeply affected by the heartless terrorist attacks and outpouring of support that followed from our own citizens and the world's nations;

WHEREAS, there is continued support across the nation and in our communities for the observance of September 11, 2001, and this outpouring of compassion; and

WHEREAS, the Sam Houston Council, Boy Scouts of America has established a Good Deed Day to give widespread attention to the need to promote compassion and caring through good deeds among our youth and all our citizens;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, [insert Mayor's name], Mayor of the City of ]Insert City], do hereby proclaim September 12, 2006, from this day forward as GOOD DEED DAY in the city of [insert city], and do further commend all good deeds committed by its citizenry on that day.

Throughout the City of [insert city] I urge all government departments and agencies, organizations, schools, places of worship and individuals to celebrate Good Deed Day in an appropriate manner. This may include personal unrecognized gestures of kindness and generosity; community service projects, exhibits and performances; a moment of silence or ringing of bells, and encouragement to individuals to perform good deeds for each other. There may be public awareness activities in our businesses, places of worship and educational institutions to help reinforce the need to care for one another, so that we continue to grow as a great people, a great city, and a great nation.

Signature of Mayor

ATTEST

City Clerk or other