Title
Proclamation honoring Ruth Thornton
Memorandum
PROCLAMATION
Honoring Ruth Thornton
September 17, 2018
WHEREAS, Ruth Thornton has been a partner of the City of Ann Arbor since March 21, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Thornton has led the City’s efforts to purchase and preserve valuable Greenbelt, agricultural and park land; and
WHEREAS, Under Ms. Thornton’s guidance, the City of Ann Arbor has protected approximately 800 acres of property, portions of which help to ensure the continued operation of four working farms; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Thornton has secured over four million dollars of partner contributions and grant dollars to facilitate the protection of high property properties in the greenbelt area; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Thornton, on behalf of the City of Ann Arbor, has been a demonstrated leader in the field of greenbelt and parkland preservation ensuring her lasting mark on the City and surrounding region; and
WHEREAS, The City of Ann Arbor commends Ms. Thornton’s contributions to the people of Ann Arbor and the greater area of Washtenaw County.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Christopher Taylor, Mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan, do hereby congratulate Ruth Thornton for her service to the City of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County and the State of Michigan, and proclaim September 17, 2018 as a day to honor her achievements in the City of Ann Arbor.
I hereby set my hand and seal
This 17th day of September, 2018
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Christopher Taylor
Mayor of the City of Ann Arbor