PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, we have gathered today to recognize Jimmy and Sarah Taft of Fort Thomas and to acknowledge their random act of kindness to a stranded visiting family from Owensboro, Kentucky; and

WHEREAS, the Knight family were visiting Northern Kentucky and were driving through Devou Park when their fuel pump went out on their car; and,

WHEREAS, Jimmy and Sarah Taft were approached by Mrs. Knight asking for information on a repair shop nearby when they stepped in and went above and beyond to help the Knight family in their dilemma; and,

WHEREAS, Jimmy and Sarah assisted the Knights with getting a tow truck, driving them to the repair shop, driving them to pick up the part for their car and then waiting while the car was repaired and escorting them to the quickest route to the Reds Game so they could get there in time; and

WHEREAS, this family spent much of their Saturday helping another family in need, a family of total strangers; and

WHEREAS, this day turned out to be one of the most memorable and pleasant experiences of the Knight’s summer, they were touched and humbled by the concern of this caring family and feel truly blessed to have met them.

NOW, THEREFORE, I MARY H. BROWN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF FORT THOMAS, CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY, do hereby proclaim that Saturday, August 27, 2011 be declared as:

“JIMMY AND SARAH TAFT DAY"

in the city of Fort Thomas and hereby ask that local citizens make efforts similar to that of Jimmy and Sarah Taft to help people in our community.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 19th day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand and eleven.

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Mary H. Brown, Mayor

City of Fort Thomas, Kentucky