City of Concord
Office of the Mayor

Proclamation

WHEREAS, the National Association of Town Watch is sponsoring a unique,
nationwide crime, drug, and violence prevention program on August 5, 2003 entitled
"National Night Out"; and

WHEREAS, the "20th Annual National Night Out" provides a unique opportunity
for the City of Concord to join forces with thousands of other communities across
the country to promote cooperative, police-community crime prevention efforts and
to strengthen neighborhood spirit; and

WHEREAS, it is essential that all citizens of the City of Concord be aware of the
importance of community safety programs and the impact that their participation
can have on reducing crime, drugs, and violence in our community; and

WHEREAS, through Concord's Community Oriented Government, partnerships
with neighborhoods have been established, and the Concord Police Department has
sponsored Street Smart, Safe Streets and Neighborhood Watch programs, which are
all important themes of the "National Night Out" program.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Mark A. Peterson, Mayor of the City of Concord, on behalf
of the City Council, do hereby proclaim August 5,2003 as "National Night Out" in
the City of Concord and encourage all citizens of our community to heighten their
awareness of community safety through participation in local "National Night
Out" activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Concord to be affixed this 22nd day of July, 2003.

Mark A. Peterson, Mayor
City of Concord