Whereas, Portland, Oregon has been home to the global organization of the Luis Palau Association for

more than three decades; and

Whereas, Portland was the birthplace of the first CityFest festival at Governor Tom McCall Waterfront

Park, now a model for free, family friendly celebrations around the world; and

Whereas, Portland has been a leader among American cities for its partnerships with the faith community

through projects such as Community Care Day for schools; and

Whereas, Portland will join with neighboring cities and the faith community in 2008 for a Season of

Service that will actively address the needs of the homeless, the medically uninsured, the hungry, the impoverished, our environment and our public schools; and

Whereas, the Season of Service is intended to love, serve, and ultimately celebrate at Portland CityFest

2008 with the Luis Palau Association in August at Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park;

Now, therefore, I, Tom Potter, Mayor of the City of Portland, the “City of Roses,” do hereby declare

2008 to be

The Season of Service

in Portland, and encourage all citizens to participate.