3.1a Proclamation Shriners InternationalPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Shriners International fraternity was founded 150 years ago, in 1872; and
WHEREAS, members of Shriners International provide fun and fellowship for men of good
character across the globe; and
WHEREAS, members of Shriners International are known for supporting their communities and
making the world a better place; and
WHEREAS, Shriners of vision and generosity created their official philanthropy, the Shriners
Children's health care system, in 1922, and
WHEREAS, Shriners International fraternity now supports Shriners Children's health care
facilities across the United States, as well as in Canada and Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Shriners International and Shriners Children's work together to provide excellent
specialty medical care to children regardless of a family's ability to pay or insurance status; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and appropriate to acknowledge the contributions of Shriners
International and to commend the Shriners for the positive impact they make on their
communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Trent W. Davis, M.D., Mayor, Salina, KS, do hereby congratulate
SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL
UPON CELEBRATING the 150th anniversary of the founding of their venerable fraternity, in
Salina, KS, and do encourage all of our residents to congratulate Isis Shrine, Shriners
Children's staff, members of the Shriners International fraternity and most of all, the inspiring
patients of Shriners Children's.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have affixed the Official Seal of
Salina, KS on this 26th day of September, 2022, A.D.
Trent W. Davis, M.D., Mayor