Proclamation Request Form

City of Tyler Proclamation Policy

Policy
The City of Tyler will issue a proclamation at no charge to recognize an individual(s) or an organization(s) for their outstanding achievement in the community, special event(s) or day(s) that are noteworthy or historically significant.

Proclamations will not be issued for commercial purposes, such as the opening of a new business, a new service, a new product, or a new professional service. This also includes business anniversaries that are less than 25 years.

In addition, proclamations will not be issued for deceased persons, birthdays, weddings, or family reunions.

Procedure
A request for a proclamation must be made in writing to the City of Tyler Communications Department at least one week prior to the date that the proclamation will picked up from City Hall. To make a request online please click on the "Proclamation Request Form" tab above.  To download a request form that can be filled out by hand, please click here and either fax it to (903) 531-1166 or mail it to P.O. Box 2039, Tyler, Texas 75710. Each request must be accompanied by the name and telephone number of a person who can answer additional questions about the proposed proclamation.

Individual(s) or organization(s) seeking a proclamation must accompany the request with:
    1. Facts about the subject matter – enough information to make four points.
    2. Specific title of what will be proclaimed.
    3. Date of the proclamation and date to be presented.

A sample proclamation is available by clicking the "Sample Proclamation" tab above.

The Mayor of Tyler will make the final decision on whether a proclamation is issued or not. No Proclamations are issued to non-residents or for a non-Tyler event unless specifically approved by the Mayor of Tyler.

All proclamations must be picked up at the City Manager’s Office unless prior arrangements are made.

The original proclamation may be presented to the individual(s) or organization(s) who request it at no cost.

Any proclamation to be presented to a City board, commission or department must be approved in advance.

Please use this form to request a proclamation.

Name of Individual/Group/Organization requesting proclamation
Title of Proclamation*
Date of Proclamation*
Proclamation Information What do you want the proclamation to say (please provide enough information for four points). To see an example please click the "Sample Proclamation" tab above.
Whereas:*
Whereas:*
Whereas:*
Whereas:*
Contact Information Please provide your contact information.
First Name*	Last Name*
Address
City	State	Zip
Phone Number*	Fax Number
E-mail*
Date you would like to pick up the proclamation at City Hall*





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