WHEREAS, The Village of Newark, New York, is a community which acknowledges that a special
vibrancy exists within the entire community when its individual citizens collectively “go the extra
mile” in personal effort, volunteerism, and service; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Newark, New York, is a community which encourages its citizens to
maximize their personal contribution to the community by giving of themselves wholeheartedly
and with total effort, commitment, and conviction to their individual ambitions, family, friends, and
community; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Newark, New York, is a community which chooses to shine a light on and
celebrate individuals and organizations within its community who “go the extra mile” in order to
make a difference and lift up fellow members of their community; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Newark, New York, acknowledges the mission of Extra Mile America to
create 550 Extra Mile cities in America and is proud to support “Extra Mile Day” on November 1,
2023.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor of The Village of Newark, New York, do hereby proclaim November 1,
2023, to be Extra Mile Day. I urge each individual in the community to take time on this day to not
only “go the extra mile” in his or her own life, but to also acknowledge all those who are
inspirational in their efforts and commitment to make their organizations, families, community,
country, or world a better place.
