|
Mary Jane DiMaio (The lady
who started it all!) Neighbor Day Celebration will be held on May 22nd, 2011
Starting at 10:00am until 1:00pm Held on the steps of the Westerly Town
Hall
Town Hall Westerly, RI |
||
|
Click hereà Neighbor Day
Proclamation Click here àWhy Neighbor Day on
a Sunday in May? Click here àTentative
Program for Sunday’s Celebration
An Answer to Hate Crimes & Prejudice |
||
|
Celebrated each year, the Sunday |
||
|
Neighbor Day has been
recognized in the town of Westerly since 1993 and in the state of Rhode
Island as well as Boys Nation, presented by Daryl Finizio of Westerly, since
1994. |
||
|
In 1993 the town of Westerly
suffered a tragedy involving teenagers, which resulted in one youth losing
his life and another his freedom. Out of this misfortune Neighbor Day was
born with the idea of producing equality, respect, dignity, justice but most
of all love for our neighbor. In order to accomplish this task, it is
important to get to know our neighbor. Since the Neighbor Day inception,
public open houses are organized to encourage brotherhood within the
community. Town officials and local businesses and business leaders usually
coordinate these socials. Individual families also host open houses inviting
friends and neighbors into their homes in order to bolster friendships within
their own neighborhoods. In addition, interaction via a simple
letter/fax/Internet (e-mail) identifying oneself and indicating sincere
concern for one another is encouraged. A simple "hello, my name
is....I'm thinking of you and praying for you" would be adequate.
|
|
|
|
Neighbor Day will hopefully
bring all neighbors together - past, present, and future.... a day for us to
celebrate and learn what Neighbor Day is all about. "Love Thy Neighbor
as Thyself" is a great Commandment past down through the ages and
recognized in our daily life. Love of Neighbor should also be a part of one's
life, not only on Neighbor Day, but everyday for everyone. |
|
|
|
Neighbor Day's Goal is
National and Worldwide Recognition. Through the efforts of Senator Claiborne
Pell and Senator Jack Reed, the Resolution -Town of Westerly was recorded in
the Congressional Record (Re-link) on January 26, 1996. |
|
|
|
In 1996, Town of Westerly
Resolution was placed in the Bureau of International Organizations at the
Department of State, Washington, DC. By Ambassador Albright. We ask the
question: What is happening with this?
Can anyone find out? |
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
KEY LEGISLATIVE EVENTS! |
|
|
|
March 13, 1997. Senators
|
|
|
|
May 21, 1999. General Assembly Press Release (Re-link to Sec of State). Rep. Peter Lewiss proposes "Happy Neighbor Day" for Sunday before Memorial Day. |
|
|
|
May 21, 1999 New Legislation. Neighbor
Day (thanks to the Westerly Town Council asking for an Act like Flag Day) passed
the General Assembly with signature of
Click
here àHouse
Resolution 2008 Click here àSenate Resolution
2008 Click
here à Senate
Resolution 650 National Neighbor Day |
|
|
|
Meetings Scheduled for Planning
Neighbor Day 2011 are as follows. February 8, 2011 March 8, 2011 April 12, 2011 May 10,2011 All meetings start at 3:30
pm Town of Westerly 45 Broad St Westerly, RI 02891 Meetings are held at Town
Hall Council Chambers.
Hosted by Daryl Finizio
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
Informational Documents 2011 |
|
|
|
For
more information, contact: FAX (401) 348-2571
(Attention: Mary Jane DiMaio) OR Webmaster at the
Town of |
|
|
![MC900438767[1]](index_files/image005.jpg)
Web
Page provided as a public service by
The Town of Westerly's IT
Department