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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT: Paralegal Day Proclamation
MEETING DATE: August 4, 2008
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Paralegal Day Proclamation
BACKGROUND: The Paralegal Day Proclamation states: “WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman,
Montana, through the Office of the Mayor, promotes and encourages a commitment to excellence and
professionalism, characteristics exhibited by Montana paralegals” therefore the City Commission’s
approval of the Proclamation is requested.
FISCAL EFFECTS: No impacts were identified.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Respectfully submitted,
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Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
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PO Box 9016
Montana Association
of Legal Assistants*Paralegals
Missoula, Montana 59807
June 12, 2008
Mayor Kaaren Jacobson
Office of the Mayor
PO Box1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
Re: Proclamation of Paralegal Day
Dear Mayor Jacobson:
The paralegals of the State of Montana have become an invaluable source of support for lawyers. We
provide skilled professional services throughout their practices, whether in the private sector,
governmental agencies, or corporations.
Many states such as Texas, North Dakota, Idaho, and California, to name a few, have already proclaimed
a Paralegal Day recognizing the qualified work and significant role paralegals play in the legal process of
their state and our nation.
Unfortunately, Montana’s Governor does not proclaim days, weeks or months in Montana. Therefore, I
have enclosed a draft Proclamation for your review and consideration. We would request September 1,
each and every year, be proclaimed as Paralegal Day in the City of Bozeman.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me regarding the Proclamation.
Sincerely,
Terry Halstead, ACP
Advanced Certified Paralegal - Trial Practice
Law Office of Joan E. Cook
2423 Mullan Road
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 543-3800
cooklawmissoula@hotmail.com
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