Whereas: the aim of the Pay It Forward concept is to promote community spirit through acts of kindness; and
Whereas: the Pay it Forward novel, written by Catherin Ryan Hyde in 2000, has inspired the creation of a movie and a movement that has been vital in inspiring millions of good deeds all over the world; and
Whereas: Pay it Forward Day was created in 2007 in Australia to further the altruistic movement of goodwill; and
Whereas: Pay it Forward Day is a worldwide effort being supported by people in more than 70 countries on 6 continents; and
Whereas: Pay it Forward Day encourages people to do good deeds for others without asking for anything in return except for the recipients to pay if forward to others in need; and
Whereas: together we can make a difference by creating positive change in our community and world – one good deed at a time;
Therefore: I, Mayor Roy W. Hill, Mayor of the City of Fairfield do hereby proclaim Friday, April 28, 2017 as:
PAY IT FORWARD DAY
in Fairfield and urge all citizens to observe this day with activities and acts of kindness that demonstrate and celebrate selfless giving.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Fairfield to be affixed this 28th day of April, 2017.
Mayor Roy W. Hill
Mayor, City of Fairfield
