Back to Meet Mimi White
The
Council Chambers
City Hall -
Portsmouth, NH
A Proclamation
WHEREAS: |
Portsmouth is a community known for the vitality of its arts and culture; and |
| Whereas: |
Poetry is an art form that provides pleasure and expression for many citizens of Portsmouth and our entire Seacoast area; and |
| Whereas: |
A poet Laureate is a symbol of the important role that the arts play in the lives of our community members, and |
| Whereas: |
The position of Poet Laureate honors an outstanding poet whose work has enriched the Portsmouth community. |
Now, therefore, I, Evelyn Sirrell, Mayor of the City
of Portsmouth, do join with the members of the City Council of Portsmouth in proclaiming
Mimi White, Poet Laureate of Portsmouth
for the term of one year, renewable for a second
year. And I urge all citizens to join in the
enjoyment of the works of this longtime poet and teacher, and in the celebration of the
artistic heritage of our community.
Given with my hand and the
Seal
of the City of Portsmouth,
on
this 4th day of April, 2005
Evelyn Sirrell, Mayor of Portsmouth