AWARD NAME:Casa Grande Proclamation 2024

DATE OF RECOGNITION: April 21–27, 2024

WHO PRESENTED IT: Mayor Craig McFarland

LOCATION: Casa Grande, Arizona, USA

TEXT OF THE RECOGNITION:

Proclamation
Writers of the Future Week

Whereas, Support of the arts in society is one of the most vital contributions that one can make; and

Whereas, L. Ron Hubbard stated, “A culture is only as great as its dreams, and its dreams are dreamed by artists”; and

Whereas, Mr. Hubbard founded the Writers of the Future Contest in 1983 to initiate “a means for new and budding writers to have a chance for their creative efforts to be seen and acknowledged”; and

Whereas, The Illustrators of the Future Contest was created five years later to provide the same opportunity for artists; and

Whereas, During the past forty years, the Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests have discovered and published nearly 1,000 novice authors and artists; and

Whereas, L. Ron Hubbard’s Contests—now celebrating four decades of helping new writers and artists—has further assisted thousands more in achieving their dreams; and

Whereas, The Contests and associated programs provide an enduring gift to the field of speculative fiction.

Now, Therefore, I, Craig H. McFarland, Mayor of the City of Casa Grande do hereby proclaim, Sunday, April 21, to Saturday, April 27, 2024 as

“L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Week”

and urge all citizens to congratulate and to recognize L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests, which support and encourage writers and artists in our community, and around the world, to pursue their dreams to the benefit of all.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the seal of the City of Casa Grande, Arizona.

Done at City Hall of Casa Grande, this 6th day of November 2023.

Craig H. McFarland
Mayor

Attest:
Gloria Leija, MMC
City Clerk