Gov. Dayton proclaims Friday, Sept. 23, as Maroon and Gold Day in Minnesota

Proclamation recognizes new U of M President Kaler’s inauguration

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (09/22/2011) —In recognition of Inauguration Week at the University of Minnesota, Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed Friday, Sept. 23, as Maroon and Gold Day in the state of Minnesota. Dayton is encouraging all Minnesotans to demonstrate their pride by wearing maroon and gold.

Eric Kaler was inaugurated as the university’s 16th president today at Ted Mann Concert Hall on the university’s West Bank campus in Minneapolis, following a week of community and campus events. Incidentally, Sept. 23 is also Kaler’s birthday.

The following is the text of the governor’s official proclamation:

WHEREAS: The University of Minnesota and the State of Minnesota have been steadfast partners in advancing the growth and prosperity of our state for more than 150 years; and

WHEREAS: The University of Minnesota, as the only land-grant institution in the State of Minnesota, continues a legacy of creating knowledge in service of all Minnesotans; and

WHEREAS: The University of Minnesota is among the most critical engines of economic and entrepreneurial growth within the State of Minnesota; and

WHEREAS: Research developed at the University of Minnesota has improved the health and well-being of all Minnesotans; and

WHEREAS: The University of Minnesota invests in young people from our state and the nation, nurturing their personal and academic goals, as well as the bonds that connect them to this great state; and

WHEREAS: Alumni of the University of Minnesota have served the State of Minnesota with loyalty and distinction across all professions, industries and endeavors; and

WHEREAS: The State of Minnesota and University of Minnesota display their pride through the vivid shades of maroon and gold;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, MARK DAYTON, Governor of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 23, 2011: MAROON AND GOLD DAY and encourage all Minnesotans to join in demonstrating their pride in the Great State of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota by wearing maroon and gold.

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