Proc. 2014-16 Tamara Chasteen Day 02-20-14
PROCLAMATION
NO. 2014-16
WHEREAS Huntsville and Walker County have realized an enriched quality of life due
to the tireless volunteer work of local artist and craftsperson Tamara Chasteen; and
WHEREAS events and programs such as the Sam Houston Folk Festival; Sam Houston
Weavers and Spinners Guild; Festival Inspiracion; Empty Bowls; Wynne Home Open
Studio days, seasonal programming, and elementary school visits; Huntsville’s
Promise; All the Colors of Huntsville; HISD Enrichment Day; and the Huntsville Arts
Commission (just to name a few) have all benefitted enormously from Tamara’s
participation; and
WHEREAS Tamara also has a positive impact on the youth of the area through her
demonstration and instruction, encouragement, and efforts to create and fund new
programs, many of which are provided primarily for children and teens; and
WHEREAS there were many deserving nominees this year, highlighting Tamara
Chasteen’s exceptional example as a volunteer and advocate for our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me
as Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
February 20, 2014
be declared: “Tamara Chasteen Day”
in the City of Huntsville, and encourage all citizens to recognize Tamara Chasteen’s
contributions to make our lives more colorful, creative, and fulfilling.
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PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 20 day of February 2014.
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Mac Woodward, Mayor