Alabama
Bessemer, AL October 23, 2003

Arizona
Tempe, AZ Sept 23, 2003

Arkansas
Little Rock, AR October 15, 2003

California
Berkeley, CA - January 14, 2003
Burbank, CA October 7, 2003
Colton, CA November 18, 2003
El Monte, CA. Sept 19, 2003
Fresno, CA October 30, 2003
Gilroy, CA Sept 10, 2003
Glendale, CA December 2, 2003
Hayward, CA Sept 12,2003
La Mesa, CA Dec 17, 2003
Lancaster, CA Sept 4, 2003
San Gabriel, CA November 16, 2003
Santa Cruz, CA October 14, 2003
Walnut, CA October 8, 2003
West Hollywood, CA Sept 22, 2003

Colorado
Boulder, CO March 1, 2004

Connecticut
West Hartford, CT December 2, 2003

Delaware
Dover, DE October 22, 2003

Florida
Cocoa Beach, FL - December 19, 2002
Deerfield Beach, FL October 24, 2003
Fort Pierce, FL Oct 30, 2003
Hollywood, FL Sept 18, 2003
Lake Worth, FL October 22, 2003
Margate, FL October 15, 2003
Miami-Dade County, FL Sept 9, 2003
Palm Bay, FL Sept 26, 2003
Pembroke Pines, FL Sept 15, 2003
Pinellas Park, FL Sept 9, 2003
Port St. Lucie, FL Sept 9, 2003
Tamarac, FL Sept. 3, 2003

Hawaii
County of Hawaii October 3, 2003

Idaho
Meridian, ID November 10, 2003

Illinois
Rock Island, IL Nov 6, 2003
Schaumburg, IL Sept 5, 2003
Tinley Park, IL November 18, 2003

Indiana
Gary, IN Sept 15, 2003
New Albany, IN Sept 22, 2003

Louisiana
Houma, LA November 10, 2003

Maryland
Annapolis, MD Sept 25, 2003

Massachusetts
Lowell, MA Sept 25, 2003
Fall River, MA Sept 30, 2003
Salem, MA October 9, 2003
Taunton, MA October 3, 2003

Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI October 7, 2003

New Jersey
Cedar Grove, NJ - March 4, 2002
Morristown, NJ - February 12, 2002
Newark, NJ - March 25, 2002
Pennsauken, NJ October 17, 2003
Trenton, NJ - May 13, 2002
Wayne, NJ Sept 8, 2003
West Windsor Township, NJ - January 21, 2003

New York
Buffalo, NY October 8, 2003

Ohio
Cincinnati, OH - May 29, 2002

Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA - Sept 23, 2003
Borough of Norristown, PA October 23, 2003
Harrisburg, PA January 5, 2004
Wilkes-Barre, PA October 16, 2003

Puerto Rico
Municipality of Rio Grande - Sept 23, 2003

Texas
Flower Mound, TX October 1, 2003
Galveston, TX November 17, 2003
Odessa, TX November 12, 2003

Utah
Salt Lake City UT December 2, 2003

Bessemer, AL, Proclamation Enacted October 23, 200

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, by Edward E. May, Mayor of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, to recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Tempe, AZ Proclamation Enacted September 23, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
WHEREAS, we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Neil. G. Giuliano, Mayor of the City of Tempe, Arizona, do hereby declare:
October 20, 2003 as Sentient Beings Day in Tempe, Arizona.

Little Rock, AR Proclamation Enacted October 15, 2003

Whereas, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
Whereas, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
Whereas, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
Now, Therefore, be it resolved, that we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Berkeley, CA Proclamation Enacted January 14, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are living beings - capable of awareness, feeling and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other living beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering; NOW,
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of Berkeley recognizes farm animals as living beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Burbank, CA Proclamation Enacted October 7, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are living beings - capable of awareness, feeling and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other living beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering; NOW,
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of Berkeley recognizes farm animals as living beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Colton, CA Proclamation Enacted November 18, 2003

Whereas, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
Whereas, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
Whereas, agribusiness should seek means of preventing cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
Now, Therefore, I, Deirdre H. Bennett, Mayor of the City of Colton, and my fellow Council Members do hereby proclaim November 18, 2003 as Sentient Beings Day, and further urge all citizens to be kind to animals.

El Monte, CA Proclamation Enacted September 19, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Fresno, CA Proclamation Enacted October 30, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that I, Alan Autry, Mayor of the City of Fresno, do hereby proclaim, November 1, 2003, to be: "Sentient Beings Day" in the City of Fresno, and recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Gilroy, CA Proclamation Enacted September 10, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
THEREFORE, I, Tom Springer, Mayor of the City of Gilroy and on behalf of the entire City Council do hereby proclaim that the City of Gilroy recognizes farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Glendale, CA Proclamation Enacted December 2, 2003

Whereas, traditional farms are being replaced by industrialized operations which crowd thousands of animals in warehouses; and
Whereas, stressed, overcrowded animals succumb to illness - some of which are transmissible to man - necessitating the widespread use of antibiotics in food production; and
Whereas, the threat posed to all of us by the rapid growth of factory farms and indiscriminate use of drugs leads to the development of resistant pathogens which place humans at greater risk; and
Whereas, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
Whereas, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering - and human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to sentient beings;
Now, Therefore, I, Frank J. Quintero, Mayor of the City of Glendale, hereby recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be protected from inhumane treatment.

Hayward, CA Proclamation Enacted September 12, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feelings, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
THEREFORE, I, Roberta Cooper, Mayor of the City of Hayward, recognize farm animals as sentient beings that deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

La Mesa, CA Proclamation Enacted December 17, 2003

Whereas, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
Whereas, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
Whereas, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
Now, Therefore, I, Art Madrid, twenty-second mayor of the City of La Mesa, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim that the City of La Mesa, California recognizes farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Lancaster, CA Proclamation Enacted September 4, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
THEREFORE, the Lancaster City Council does hereby recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Lancaster to be affixed this 4th Day of September 2003.

San Gabriel, CA Proclamation Enacted November 16, 2003

Whereas, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
Whereas, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
Whereas, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
Now, Therefore, be it resolved, that I, David Gutierrez, Mayor of the City of San Gabriel along with the entire City Council recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Santa Cruz, CA Proclamation Enacted October 24, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
Now, Therefore, I, Emily Reilly, Mayor of the City of Santa Cruz, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2003 as "Sentient Beings Day" in the City of Santa Cruz and encourage all citizens to join me in recognizing farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Walnut, CA Proclamation Enacted October 8, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness need to be recognized as sentient beings capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, we, as civilized human beings have an ethical and moral obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other unacceptable conditions which cause pain and suffering;
WHEREAS, the City of Walnut joins with other communities around the nation in the Farm Sanctuary Sentient Beings Campaign to recognize animals as sentient beings deserving and entitled to be treated with dignity and respect and protection from inhumane treatment.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Walnut City Council, I, Joaquin Lim, Mayor of the City of Walnut, do hereby go on record with this Sentient Beings Proclamation and urge our citizens to join the Farm Sanctuary Sentient Beings Campaign by helping to spread awareness that we are responsible to provide humane living conditions and treatment for the helpless and defenseless animals of our nation.

West Hollywood, CA Proclamation Enacted September 22, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Boulder, CO Proclamation Enacted March 1, 2004

Whereas, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
Whereas, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
Whereas, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
Now, Therefore, be it resolved, that we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

West Hartford, CT Proclamation Enacted December 2, 2003

Whereas, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
Whereas, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
Whereas, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
Now, Therefore, be it resolved, that we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Dover, DE Proclamation Enacted October 22, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, James L. Hutchison, Mayor of the City of Dover, Delaware, do hereby resolve that the City of Dover recognizes farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Cocoa Beach, FL Proclamation Enacted December 19, 2002

WHEREAS: the humane treatment of animals is a concern to the residents of Cocoa Beach and the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS: farm animals, like all animals, are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling and suffering; and
WHEREAS: farm animals deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment; and
WHEREAS: human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS: agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering; and
WHEREAS: there is a growing social awareness and concern about the inhumane treatment of animals on industrialized factory farms; and
WHEREAS: the citizens of the State of Florida have just amended their State Constitution to Limit Cruel and Inhumane Confinement of Pigs During Pregnancy.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, SKIP BEELER, Mayor of the City of Cocoa Beach, Florida, do hereby recognize farm animals as: SENTIENT BEINGS who deserve to be treated with respect and compassion and should be protected from inhumane treatment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed at City Hall this 19th day of December A.D. 2002.

Skip Beeler, Mayor
City of Cocoa Beach, Florida

Deerfield Beach, FL Proclamation Enacted October 24, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering - human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from behaviors which inflict suffering upon these animals; and
WHEREAS, Sentient beings deserve an environment and conditions which allow them to fulfill their natural behaviors and achieve a state of well-being; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering; and
WHEREAS, animals exploited for food and fiber in the United States are considered primarily as commodities, not sentient beings; and
WHEREAS,, this prevailing attitude has led to widespread animal suffering on industrialized factory farms in the U.S.; and
WHEREAS, sentient beings deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Albert R. Capellini, Mayor of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, in recognition thereof, do hereby proclaim, October 24, 2003 as: "Sentient Beings Day"

Fort Pierce, FL Proclamation Enacted October 30, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Edward G. Enns, Mayor of the City of Fort Pierce, acting on behalf of and with the full support of the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, FLorida do hereby issue their proclamation in recognition of farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Hollywood, FL Proclamation Enacted Sept 18, 2003
WHEREAS: animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS: human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS: agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering; and
WHEREAS: Mary Tyler Moore, Chair of Farm Sanctuary's "Sentient Beings Campaign", has asked mayors to promote the recognition of society's obligation to treat farm animals humanely; now
THEREFORE: Mara Giulianti, Mayor of the City of Hollywood, Florida, and the Hollywood City Commission do hereby recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Lake Worth, FL Proclamation Enacted October 22, 2003
WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rodney Romano, by virtue of the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of Lake Worth, do hereby proclaim that the City of Lake Worth, Florida recognizes farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Margate, FL Proclamation Enacted October 15, 2003
WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that the Mayor in the City of Margate, FL, recognizes farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Miami-Dade County, FL, Proclamation Enacted September 9, 2003
WHEREAS: Throughout the years, Miami-Dade County has strived to recognize the important efforts made by the individuals and organizations, which embody the essence of society; and
WHEREAS: The Farm Sanctuary's Sentient Beings Campaign is committed to promoting enhanced public health and well-being, while bringing to the forefront animal agribusiness concerns, and
WHEREAS: Traditional farms are being replaced by industrialized operations which crowd thousands of animals in warehouses, while the animals are being exploited by agribusinesses; and
WHEREAS: Stressed, overcrowded animals succomb to illness--some of which are transmissible to humans, thus the need for antibiotics in food products becomes necessary and in ongoing practice; and
WHEREAS: Factory farming threatens our health by devaluing animals' lives, as they are subjected to being treated cruelly as their commodities and feelings are exploited,
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved, that I, Alex Penelas, Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Florida, on behalf of the board of county commissioners and this community, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, September 9, 2003 as Sentient Beings Day
In Observance Thereof: I call upon the good people of Miami-Dade County to join me in honoring all those who wage a battle to end agribusiness, thanking them for their steadfast allegiance to this worth cause.

Palm Bay, FL Proclamation Enacted September 26, 2003
It is hereby proclaimed by the mayor of the city of Palm Bay, Brevard County, Florida, that:
WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering, and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings, and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering, and
WHEREAS, we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John J. Mazziotti, Mayor of the City of Palm Bay, by the virtue of the authority of said office, do hereby recognize:
Sentient Beings
in the City of Palm Bay and encourage interested citizens to participate in this observance.

Pembroke Pines, FL Proclamation Enacted September 15, 2003
WHEREAS: animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings--capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS: human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings and
WHEREAS: agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement and other conditions which cause pain and suffering,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Pinellas Park, FL Proclamation Enacted September 9, 2003

WHEREAS: animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS: human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS: agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William F. Mischler, Mayor of the City of Pinellas Park, Florida, and on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

In witness whereof, I set my hand and cause the seal of Pinellas Park, Florida, to be affixed on this 9th of September, 2003.

Port St. Lucie, FL Proclamation Enacted September 9, 2003

WHEREAS: animals exploited by agribusiness and sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS: human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS: agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert E. Minsky, Mayor of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, do hereby enact a: Sentient Beings Proclamation recognizing the threats posed by factory farming and acknowledging our obligation to treat farm animals humanely.

Tamarac, FL Proclamation Enacted September 3, 2003

WHEREAS: animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS: human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS: agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

County of Hawaii Proclamation Enacted October 3, 2003

Whereas, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
Whereas, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
Whereas, farm animals are sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment,
Now, therefore, I, Harry Kim, Mayor of the County of Hawai'i, do herby proclaim October, 2003, as Protection of Farm Animals Month in the County of Hawai'i and call urge all citizens to be mindful that farm animals should be treated humanely.

Meridian, ID Proclamation Enacted November 10, 2003
Whereas, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
Whereas, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
Whereas, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
Now, Therefore, be it resolved, that we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Rock Island, IL Proclamation Enacted November 6, 2003
Whereas, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings, capable of awareness and pain; and
Whereas, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
Whereas, certain businesses have subjected cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering; and
Now, Therefore, I, Mark W. Schwiebert, Mayor of the City of Rock Island, Illinois, hereby proclaim November 10, 2003 as Sentient Beings Day in the City of Rock Island, and urge agribusiness and other businesses and individuals to exercise responsibility in minimizing pain and suffering of animals in their care and control.

Schaumburg, IL Proclamation Enacted September 5, 2003

WHEREAS: animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS:human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS:agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that I, Al Larson, Village President of the Village of Schaumburg, do hereby recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Tinley Park, IL Proclamation Enacted November 18, 2003

Whereas, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
Whereas, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
Whereas, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
Now, Therefore, be it resolved, that the Village of Tinley Park, IL recognizes farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Gary, IN Proclamation Enacted September 15, 2003

WHEREAS: Animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feelings, and suffering; and
WHEREAS: Human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS: Agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that we recognize farm animals as sentient beings that deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

WHEREAS: animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS: human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS: agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that the City of Houma, LA recognizes farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

WHEREAS: animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS: human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS: agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment

Salem, MA Proclamation Enacted October 9, 2003
WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Taunton, MA Proclamation Enacted October 3, 2003
WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment

Cincinnati, OH Proclamation Enacted May 29, 2002

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings--capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering; and
WHEREAS we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Charlie Luken, Mayor of the City of Cincinnati do hereby proclaim June 11, 2002 as "Farm Animals Have Feelings Day" in Cincinnati.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal of the City of Cincinnati to be affixed this 29th day of May in the year Two Thousand and Two.

Charlie Luken, Mayor
City of Cincinnati

Cedar Grove Proclamation Enacted March 4, 2002

WHEREAS, animals raised on farms are sentient - capable of feeling and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing unnecessary pain and suffering; and
WHEREAS, animal kept on modern farms may be subjected to conditions which jeopardize their welfare.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Cedar Grove recognized that farm animals are sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment

Morristown, NJ Proclamation Enacted February 12, 2002

WHEREAS, animals raised on farms are sentient beings and are capable of feeling and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical responsibility to refrain from causing unnecessary pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS animals kept on modern farms may be subjected to conditions which jeopardize their welfare;
NOW THEREFORE, I, John J. Delaney, Jr., Mayor of the Town of Morristown, do hereby proclaim that the Town of Morristown recognizes that farm animals are sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Newark, NJ Proclamation Enacted March 25, 2002

WHEREAS, animals raised on farms are sentient beings--capable of feeling and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing unnecessary pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, animals kept on modern farms may be subjected to conditions which jeopardize their welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Municipal Council of the City of Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, does hereby recognize that farm animals are sentient beings, which deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Signed by all the council members and the city clerk

Pennsauken, NJ Proclamation Enacted October 17, 2003

Whereas, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
Whereas, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
Whereas, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
Now, Therefore, be it resolved, that I Mayor Bill Orth of the Township of Pennsauken, do hereby recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

To Whom It May Concern:

Let me first say how touched I am by the efforts of your organization to not only spread awareness, but also educate the masses about treating animals with respect. I am an animal lover myself, and find that this campaign to end needless suffering is so very important. I hope that this proclamation is of some help to the program, and I applaude your dedication to stop animal cruelty.

If there is anything else that I can do towards this effort, please contact my office.

Sincerely,
Bill Orth

Trenton, NJ Proclamation Enacted May 13, 2002

WHEREAS the humane treatment of animals is a concern of the residents of Trenton and the State of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS farm animals, like all animals, are sentient beings--capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS there is a growing social awareness and concern about the inhumane treatment of animals on industrialized factory farms; and
WHEREAS human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS the State of New Jersey is in the process of developing standards for the humane treatment of farm animals.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Douglas H. Palmer, Mayor of the City of Trenton, New Jersey, do hereby recognize farm animals as "Sentient Beings" who deserve to be treated with respect and compassion.
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the great seal of the City of Trenton this 13th day of May 2002.

Douglas H. Palmer, Mayor
City of Trenton, New Jersey

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

West Windsor Township, Proclamation Enacted January 21, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that West Windsor Township recognizes farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Buffalo, NY Proclamation Enacted October 8, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor of the City of Buffalo, do hereby proclaim Buffalo, New York to be a Sentient Beings Sensitive City and recognizes farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Allentown, PA Proclamation Enacted September 23, 2003

WHEREAS, animals bred and reared by "factory" farms are sentient beings capable of awareness, feeling, fear, pain and suffering; and
WHEREAS, humans have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing unnecessary and avoidable pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, factory farms commonly subject cattle, pigs, chickens and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement and other avoidable conditions which cause pain and suffering.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Roy C. Afflerbach, Mayor of the City of Allentown, Pennsylvania, urge all citizens to recognize that farm animals, while integral to our food supply, are also sentient beings that deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Harrisburg, PA Proclamation Enacted January 5, 200

Whereas, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
Whereas, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
Whereas, some agribusiness commonly subject cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
Whereas, the City of Harrisburg recognizes and believes that farm animals deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment; now, therefore be it hereby designated and
Proclaimed that each adn every day be declared
Animal Awareness and Compassion Day
in and for the citizens of the City of Harrisburg, Capital of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with all citizens urged to recognize and appreciate the importance of treating all living beings with the same awareness as we wish for ourselves.

Borough of Norristown, PA Proclamation Enacted October 23, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that the Borough of Norristown, PA recognizes farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Wilkes-Barre, PA Proclamation Enacted October 16, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that I, Thomas D. McGroarty, Mayor of the City of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, do hereby issue this Sentient Beings Proclamation to Mary Tyler Moore, Chair of the Farm Sanctuary Sentient Beings Campaign on behalf of all its residents, and urge that they support and recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Municipality of Rio Grande, Puerto Rico Proclamation Enacted September 23, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Flower Mound, Texas Proclamation Enacted October 1, 2003

WHEREAS, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
WHEREAS, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Lori L. DeLuca, Mayor of the Town of Flower Mound, Texas, do hereby proclaim October 2003 as: "Sentient Beings Campaign Month" in Flower Mound, and encourage all citizens to recognize the threats posed by factory farming and acknowledging our obligation to treat farm animals humanely..

Galveston, Texas Proclamation Enacted November 17, 2003

Whereas, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
Whereas, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
Whereas, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
Now, Therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council for the City of Galveston, Texas, recognizes farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Odessa, Texas Proclamation Enacted November 12, 2003

Whereas, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
Whereas, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
Whereas, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;
Now, Therefore, I, Larry Melton, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Odessa, Texas, do hereby proclaim November 18, 2003 as "Sentient Beings Day" throughout the City of Odessa and urge all citizens to recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Salt Lake City Utah Proclamation Enacted December 2, 2003

Whereas, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings and capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and
Whereas, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and
Whereas, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, which causes pain and suffering;
Now, Therefore, be it resolved, that we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment from this day, Tuesday, December 2, 2003 forward.