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CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville,Washington
RESOLUTION NO. 2064
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE
PRESENTATION OF INVOCATIONS AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Marysville City Council to set the tone for the City of
Marysville for the conduct of its City Council meetings during 2002 and for years to come; and
WHEREAS, for the betterment of the City of Marysville, it shall be the policy of the City
to request a non-denominational invocation to be presented at the commencement of City Council
meetings; and
WHEREAS, it is the wish of the Marysville City Council to provide general guidelines for
participation by the religious representatives of the greater Marysville area in the presentation of
invocations at City Council meetings; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,
WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
I. The Marysville City Council will begin their City Council meetings with a non-
denominational invocation presented by members of the greater Marysville area religious
representatives.
2. The City will advertise at least once per year that it is seeking interested members of
the clergy from any and all religious denominations to present invocations at City Council
meetings. A sign up procedure will be established by the City for scheduling of interested
religious representatives.
3. The invocation should be not longer than 90 seconds and the conclusion of the prayer
should embrace the collective prayerful thoughts of all present in an ecumenical manner, rather
than "in the name of ..." a particular deity.
4. The City shall endeavor to provide a copy of this resolution to each religious
representative. in advance of his or her presentation of the invocation.
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~SSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this I /~day of
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CITY OF MARYSVILLE
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DAVID A. WEISER, Mayor
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BY~~~71S~~~~~_ERRY B...."..fi.DR,City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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6RANTK:WEED,City Attorney
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