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Handout Eight - How To Write Proclamation

This document provides a guide on how to write a proclamation, emphasizing the use of 'Whereas' statements to support the case and a 'Therefore' statement to declare the desired outcome. It outlines the structure of a proclamation, including the title, reasoning statements, proclamation statement, personal invitation, and the need for a signature and seal. A sample proclamation is also included to illustrate the format and content.

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Handout Eight - How To Write Proclamation

This document provides a guide on how to write a proclamation, emphasizing the use of 'Whereas' statements to support the case and a 'Therefore' statement to declare the desired outcome. It outlines the structure of a proclamation, including the title, reasoning statements, proclamation statement, personal invitation, and the need for a signature and seal. A sample proclamation is also included to illustrate the format and content.

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How to Write a Proclamation

Proclamations are generally one page in length. Your proposal should make your case using
“Whereas” statements supporting the case for your proclamation, each with a paragraph break
following it. For example, if you are suggesting a proclamation in support of a cause, you should
list facts and statistics that support the urgency of publicizing that cause. After several “Whereas”
statements, comes a “Therefore” statement; this is where you suggest the hoped-for result of your
proposal, for example, “Therefore, May 13th should be heart health day in Metropolis.”

Title: Start with a basic title, which explains the proclamation.

Write Reasoning Statements: Identify the reasons behind your proclamation. Keep it straightforward
and simple. Start each statement with “Whereas,” followed by the reason.

Write The Proclamation Statement: Explain what you are proclaiming, based on the above-listed
reasons. Start the sentence with “Now, therefore” and be sure to include the author’s name (your names),
position (10th grade student), organization (name of high school), location (city and state), and the date.
This statement should be written in the first person.

Add A Personal Invitation: Underneath proclamation statement, personally invite readers to support
and participate in your proclamation.

Sign And Date The Document: If your organization has an official seal, include it as well. Extra credit if
you design a seal.

Sample Proclamation:

Title
Anytown, USA Chamber of Commerce Week Proclamation
Reason 1

WHEREAS, local business is integral to the growth and longevity of a community, and
Reason 2

WHEREAS, the strength of local business is dependent on the support of the community, and
Reason 3
How to Write a Proclamation (Continued)

WHEREAS, the Anytown Chamber of Commerce is partners with both the community and local busi-
nesses of Anytown, and
Reason 4

WHEREAS, the Anytown Chamber of Commerce tirelessly promotes and supports Anytown;
Proclamation Statement

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, [John Doe, Mayor of Anytown], do hereby proclaim September
12-16, 2016, Chamber of Commerce Week throughout Anytown, USA.

Personal Invitation
I encourage all businesses and community members to take advantage of the resources available from
the Anytown Chamber and to celebrate the Anytown Chamber for their contributions.
Official Signature and Seal

IN WITNESS, WHEREOF I hereunto set my hand and cause the Seal of Anytown to be herein affixed.

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