Proclamation Request

A proclamation is a ceremonial document issued by the City Council to commemorate a specific time (day, week, or month) to honor, celebrate, or create awareness of an event or significant issue. 

In issuing proclamations, the City Council is using its own voice to honor, celebrate, or create awareness of an event or an issue important to the City. Community members may submit requests, however there is no right to a proclamation and the City may edit any drafted material. Proclamations are honorary and are not legally or administratively binding. 

The Council will consider requests that meet the following guidelines:

  • Reflects inclusiveness and recognizes that the strength of our democracy is our diversity.
  • Has citywide significance and demonstrates relevancy to Forest Grove and its community.
  • Is submitted five weeks prior to the date to be proclaimed.
  • All fields in the proclamation request form are completed in full.
  • Comes from a Forest Grove community member, Councilmember, city employee, or entity conducting business or providing services within Forest Grove. Requests from national, international, or out-of-state organizations must have a local sponsor.  
  • Requests to honor individuals, employees, or organizations will not be considered. 
  • Requests to endorse commercial ventures, or to support or oppose a candidate for public office will not be considered.

Request Timeframe

The standard request timeline is five weeks. Requests submitted with less than five weeks' notice may not be processed.

Proclamation Request

  7. Such as "Bike Month", "Earth Day", "Volunteer Appreciation Week"

  9. Duration of Proclamation*

  11. Such as "April 22" for Earth Day or "April 16-22" for Volunteer Appreciation Week.

  13. Please refer to our meetings calendar for correct date.

  15. Include 4 to 6 one-sentence statements describing the importance, relevance, history, and benefits of the proclamation to the Forest Grove community. The entire proclamation must be under one page. (subject to editing)

  17. This could include a website or links to social media. Please include social handles and relevant hashtags.

  19. Are you a member of the Forest Grove Community?*
  21. Do you want this proclamation recognized publicly by the Mayor at a City Council Meeting?*
  23. ​How would you like to receive the proclamation or recognition?​*
  25. Guideline Acknowledgement *

    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) you have read and understood the proclamation guidelines at the top of this page, 2) your request meets the stated guidelines.

    26. Leave This Blank:

  28. This field is not part of the form submission.