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City of Framingham

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS: The Jewish Community represents a significant, proud, and cohesive portion of the City of Framingham; and,

WHEREAS: In the furtherance of Jewish religious tradition, to enable increased observance of the Sabbath, the said community has undertaken the establishment of a ritual neighborhood enclosure (called an Eruv); and,

WHEREAS: Such an Eruv is symbolic in nature and does not contravene any federal, state, or local law and will not violate any existing property rights; and,

WHEREAS: The establishment of such an Eruv will help to further the stability, cohesiveness, and the general welfare of the Framingham area Jewish community; and,

WHEREAS: The establishment of an Eruv will serve to enhance the City of Framingham and attract people to our community; and,

WHEREAS: The government of the City of Framingham does encourage and support the efforts to enrich and improve our community for the welfare of all our citizenry; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, I, (Mayor), OF FRAMINGHAM, do hereby proclaim that the City of Framingham be proclaimed an Eruv district for the symbolic religious purposes stated above.

SEAL SIGNED