May 3 – 9, 2026

Whereas, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants, and

Whereas, Professional Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs
of the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk through participation in education programs,
seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state, provincial, county and international
professional organizations.

Whereas, It is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of the Office of the
Professional Municipal Clerk.

Whereas, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the
citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels, and

Whereas, Professional Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and
impartiality, rendering equal service to all.

Whereas, The Professional Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local
government and community.

Whereas, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local
government exists throughout the world, and

Now, Therefore, I, Dustin Escapule, Mayor of the City of Tombstone, do recognize the week of May 3
through 9, 2026, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week, and further extend appreciation to our City
Clerk’s Office for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to our community.