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Message from Mayor Williams

A PROCLAMATION BY THE MAYOR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Allies Building Community, Inc. (A.B.C.) Day

November 9, 2004

WHEREAS, nonprofit organizations who devote their time and talent to enhance the quality of life for others are worthy of public praise and recognition; and

WHEREAS, Allies Building Community, Inc. (A.B.C.) has for many decades pioneered many creative programs to help build Washington, DC as a beautiful community of diverse backgrounds sharing joy, friendship and prosperity; and

WHEREAS, the Allies Building Community, Inc. (A.B.C.) developed the first Asian Arts Festival, Gallery Amerasia, Wah Luck House Community Hall, Embassy Seminars, Chinatown Friendship Archway, Archway Programs, Archway Awards Asian Voice publications and Conversationsnet Programs; and

WHEREAS, Allies Building Community, Inc. (A.B.C.) has also contributed significantly to the DC Commission for the Arts, DC Commission for Asian and Pacific Islanders Affairs, DC Chinatown, Chinatown Steering Committee and has provided leadership, mentoring and valuable assistance to many individuals and groups:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, THE MAYOR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, do hereby proclaim November 9, 2004, as “ALLIES BUILDING COMMUNITY, INC. (A.B.C.) DAY” in Washington, DC, and call upon all the residents of this great city to join me in commending this organization for helping to enhance the quality of life of others.

Anthony A. Williams

Mayor, District of Columbia