This was a lot of fun. The Volunteer Center of Napa, CA in conjunction with the Mayor, wanted to reward a local woman who performs as a clown at many non-profit events around the Napa Valley. She runs around each event with a button that reads "Official Hugger" and gives out hugs. On April Fools' Day 2010, the city held the proclamation ceremony (see photo, left).
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CITY OF NAPA PROCLAMATION Violet the Clown 2010 Official Hugger of the City of Napa WHEREAS, it has been said that a hug is the shortest distance between friends, and that hugs grease the wheels of life, that they are a handshake from the heart, and that they are one size fits all; and WHEREAS, the very definition of a hug is “an affectionate embrace” and hugs are universally equated with affection, warmth, and good intention; and WHEREAS, hugs have been called the “universal medicine” with ample scientific evidence to suggest that they reduce stress levels and blood pressure, promote good health, and foster feelings of bonding and general well being; and WHEREAS, hugs perform all these feats with no unpleasant or adverse side effects; and WHEREAS, Violet the Clown is always perfectly coiffed and dressed for entertaining youngsters and oldsters in her unofficial capacity as “official hugger” at many community events such as Napa Project Homeless Connect, Tour De Cure, Community Resources for Children’s Family Picnic, and the Veterans Home; and WHEREAS, Violet the Clown has been active with volunteer efforts and events within the community, donating time, smiles, laughter, mischief and, of course, hugs (last year estimated at 4752 hugs). THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT I, JILL TECHEL, MAYOR of the City of Napa, do hereby proclaim Violet the Clown as the 2010 Official Hugger of the City of Napa and urge her to continue the spread of affection and fun throughout our community. Dated: April 1,2010 ______________________________ JILL TECHEL, MAYOR CITY OF NAPA
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