City Council passed a proclamation observing Professional Municipal Clerks Week at its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks week runs May 4 through May 10, 2025. 

Initiated in 1969 by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and endorsed by all of its members throughout the United States, Canada and 15 other countries, the week is a time of celebration and reflection on the importance of the Clerk’s office. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation that officially declared Municipal Clerks Week the first full week of May. In 1994 and 1996, President Bill Clinton also signed proclamations confirming Municipal Clerks Week.

Bridgette Robinson serves as Monroe's City Clerk. Sherry Hicks serves as Monroe's Deputy City Clerk. 

Read the proclamation as follows: 

PROCLAMATION OBSERVING PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK
MAY 4 – 10, 2025
P-2025-04

WHEREAS, the office of the Professional Municipal Clerk is a time-honored and essential part of local government, serving communities throughout the world; and

WHEREAS, the office of the Professional Municipal Clerk is one of the oldest public service positions, integral to the foundation and continuity of local governance; and

WHEREAS, Professional Municipal Clerks provide a vital link between citizens, local governing bodies, and various agencies at all levels of government; and

WHEREAS, Professional Municipal Clerks are committed to upholding principles of neutrality, impartiality, and equal service to all members of the community; and

WHEREAS, the office of the Professional Municipal Clerk serves as the information hub for local government operations and community affairs; and

WHEREAS, Professional Municipal Clerks continuously strive to enhance the administration of their office by actively participating in educational programs, professional development opportunities, and the annual conferences of their state, provincial, county, and international associations; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions and accomplishments of Professional Municipal Clerks.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Monroe does hereby proclaim the week of May 4-10, 2025, as PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK and extend appreciation to our Professional Municipal Clerk Bridgette Robinson and Deputy City Clerk Sherry Hicks along with all Professional Municipal Clerks, for their invaluable service and steadfast dedication to the communities they serve.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Monroe to be affixed this the 8th day of April, 2025.