Extra Mile Day Designated for Nov. 1

On Monday, Oct. 21. Sidney Mayor Rick Norby signed a proclamation designating Nov. 1 Extra Mile Day, as he has done for the past eight years. Opportunities for individuals to make a difference in the community and go the "Extra Mile" are endless. Every organization, church, school and youth group welcomes volunteers to enable them to fulfill their mission. A great resource for anyone looking to volunteer is Communities in Action headed by Kimberly Boyd at the Richland County Health Department, 1201 W. Holly St., Sidney. Contact them at 406-433-2207.

Proclamation

EXTRA MILE DAY

WHEREAS, Sidney Montana, is a community which acknowledges that a special vibrancy exists within the entire community when its individual citizens collectively "go the extra mile" in personal effort, volunteerism, and service; and

WHEREAS, Sidney Montana, is a community which encourages its citizens to maximize their personal contribution to the community by giving of themselves wholeheartedly and with total effort, commitment, and conviction to their individual ambitions, family, friends, and community; and

WHEREAS, Sidney Montana, is a community which chooses to shine a light on and celebrate individuals and organizations within its community who "go the extra mile" in order to make a difference and lift up fellow members of their community; and

WHEREAS, Sidney Montana, acknowledges the mission of Extra Mile America to create 550 Extra Mile cities in America and is proud to support "Extra Mile Day" on November 1, 2024.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor of Sidney Montana, do hereby proclaim November 1, 2024, to be Extra Mile Day. I urge each individual in the community to take time on this day to not only "go the extra mile" in his or her own life, but to also acknowledge all those who are inspirational in their efforts and commitment to make their organizations, families, community, country, or world a better place.

Rick Norby, Mayor

Jessica Chamberlin, Clerk/Treasurer