Request for Proclamations

Please read the following information before submitting your request. The City of Waco accepts applications for the issue of proclamations to individuals or groups to recognize, honor, or commemorate groups, organizations, and institutions that reflect civic activity, pride, and accomplishment and align with the City's vision, mission, and goals. Requests will be evaluated on an individual basis regarding the individual or organizations significant civic activity, contributions, and accomplishments to the City of Waco and its community. Proclamations may be issues for the following occasions: • Local City or Civic Events • Fund-raisers benefiting the citizens of Waco. • Organizations and individuals who have made direct and significant civic, philanthropic, and economic contributions to the City of Waco. • Retirements • Significant birthdays (starting at 50th birthdays and the years thereafter) • Significant clergy and house of worship anniversaries (5 years, 10 years, 15 years, etc.) • Significant events or anniversaries of major Waco-based institutions and companies Proclamations will not be issues if: • The request promotes campaigns, events or ideological and political beliefs that are contrary to the policies or laws of the City of Waco. • The request is for commercial/for-profit purposes. • The request is for an event that is expected to happen but has not yet been confirmed. • The request is for a national campaigns or groups unrelated to the City. Proclamation may be requested to honor individuals who have made direct and significant civic, philanthropic, and economic contributions to the City of Waco. City of Waco retains the right to edit all proclamation text to reflect the city’s vision, mission, and goals. All requests MUST be submitted two weeks prior to the date the proclamation will be presented or picked up. Proclamations must be picked up at Waco City Hall, City Secretary’s Office- First Floor, 300 Austin Ave.