Barbara Buffaloe

Thank you for your interest in requesting a ceremonial proclamation from the City of Columbia Office of the Mayor. Citizens can request a mayoral proclamation to commemorate special events. 

In some cases, the Mayor presents the document in person. In other cases, it is picked up and presented/ displayed by others.

Proclamations may be issued by the Mayor to recognize outstanding accomplishments or noteworthy occasions for citizens and/or organizations in Columbia, Missouri. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis subject to their significance to the city and its residents. 

Proclamations are ceremonial and do not carry any legislative or legal value.

Common Proclamation Requests include:

• Citywide events
• Recognition of cultural or ethnic groups
• Recognition of an organization or business 
• Recognition of special occasions and milestones

The Office of the Mayor reserves the right to modify or deny any request. 

Proclamations are not typically issued for:

• Matters of political controversy, ideological or religious beliefs or individual conviction.
• Matters that may suggest an official City position on a matter under consideration or to be voted upon by the City Council.
• Any group whose policies or aims advocate violence, hatred or any other position contrary to the wellbeing of the citizens of Columbia, Missouri.
• Funerals, memorials or deceased individuals.
• Campaigns or events that the City finds demeaning or disrespectful.
• Promotion of profit making ventures, products or entities.

How to submit a proclamation request:

Submit your request as early as possible. We require a minimum of two weeks prior to the date your proclamation is needed to allow time for processing, but would appreciate more time.

Requests for proclamations must be submitted with a draft of five to 10 “Whereas” statements as it will assist staff in the creation of the proclamation.  See Recently Issued Proclamations for example wording.

If your request for a proclamation is accepted, you will be notified when it is ready to be picked up at City Hall. 

National Arab American Heritage Monthopens PDF file

Fair Housing Monthopens PDF file

Progressive Missionary Baptist Church Dayopens PDF file

John D. Baker Dayopens PDF file

Arbor Monthopens PDF file

Transit Driver Appreciation Dayopens PDF file

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Weekopens PDF file

Engineers’ Weekopens PDF file

International Women’s Dayopens PDF file

Employee Appreciation Dayopens PDF file

Recognition of 100 Days of War in Gazaopens PDF file

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Serviceopens PDF file

GFWC Tuesday Club of Columbia Founders’ Day (125 Years)opens PDF file

National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Dayopens PDF file

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Dayopens PDF file

Small Business Saturdayopens PDF file

First Baptist Church Day (200 Years)opens PDF file

USTF Adopt A Warrior Program Day (25 Years)opens PDF file

Native American Heritage Monthopens PDF file

How to submit a proclamation request:

Submit your request as early as possible. We require a minimum of two weeks prior to the date your proclamation is needed to allow time for processing, but would appreciate more time.

Requests for proclamations must be submitted with a draft of five to 10 “Whereas” statements as it will assist staff in the creation of the proclamation.  See Recently Issued Proclamations for example wording.

If your request for a proclamation is accepted, you will be notified when it is ready to be picked up at City Hall. 

To request a proclamation, please click here.