"The Happy Campaign" Choose Happiness Day - November 8, 2013

P r o c l a m a t i o n

Whereas, The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America,

declares that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator

with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the

pursuit of Happiness” ... it does not guarantee it ... one has to choose it; and

Whereas, Forty (40%) percent of one’s happiness is a choice; and

Whereas, Fifty (50%) percent of one’s happiness is determined by one’s genes

and environment; and

Whereas, Happiness is increased by random acts of kindness and therefore,

contagious; and

Whereas, Happiness increases health benefits for positive thinking which

are:

*Increased life span;

* Lower rates of depression;

* Lower levels of distress;

* Greater resistance to the common cold;

* Better psychological and physical well-being;

* Reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease;

* Better coping skills during hardships and times of stress; and

To Wit:

Now Therefore, I, Joseph A. Davis, by virtue of the authority vested in me

as Mayor, and on behalf of the Governing Body of the City of Blanchard,

Blanchard, Oklahoma, hereby proclaims Friday, the 8th day of November, 2013, as

“CHOOSE HAPPINESS DAY”

in Blanchard ; and

Be It Further Resolved, the Governing Body of the City of Blanchard,

Blanchard, Oklahoma, recognize the Psychology and Advanced Psychology

Students of Blanchard High School for their efforts in promoting ‘The Happy

Campaign 2013' program in Blanchard by connecting with the residents of

Blanchard, creating chemistry between high school students and the citizens of

this great community in a day that we connect completely, by choosing happiness,

which in turn affects both the mind and body.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the

City of Blanchard, Oklahoma, to be affixed this twenty-second day of October in

the year of Our Lord in Two-Thousand Thirteen.

Let This Proclaimation be entered into the official records of the City of

Blanchard.

Susie Maederer, City Clerk Joseph A. Davis, Mayor

Choose Happiness Day in Blanchard, Friday-November 8th:

The Psychology and Advanced Psychology students of Rick Roby at Blanchard High School will be recognizing Friday, November 8th as "Choose Happiness Day". They will visit the Senior Village Nursing Home, Special Education classes at the High School & Elementary, Pre-K and Kindergarten classes and businesses in Blanchard and be spreading happiness with flyers, stickers, suckers, free hugs and more! The community is invited to attend a ceremony at the flag pole on Main Street at 1pm on Friday, November 8th to release 100 yellow balloons.