International Day of Peace September 21, 2005

Mayor Bronconnier Proclaims September 21st, 2005:
International Day of Peace
* Calgary joins the Mayors for Peace Campaign *

Project Ploughshares Calgary Celebrates
with Hon. Doug Roche O.C. Senator Emeritis
University of Calgary, Blue Room
Tickets are $15 (at the door, or in advance by calling Ploughshares)

Mayor Bronconnier proclaimed September 21st, 2005, International Day of Peace shortly after joining the Mayors for Peace campaign this spring. In his proclamation, Mayor Bronconnier states:

"Working towards the complete abolishment of nuclear weapons, the day was established to facilitate collective efforts towards this goal. Nations and people all around the world are encouraged to honour a cessation of violence and hostilities for the duration of the Day. I join with the Mayors of cities everywhere by calling upon them and their citizens to abolish these weapons and observe this day of peace."

Please join Project Ploughshares Calgary and six other peace communities in Calgary in a celebration of International Day of Peace with a reception and speech by former senator and world renowned peace advocate Hon. Doug Roche O.C. who will be speaking on "Overcoming Obstacles to a Nuclear Weapons Free World."

For information or tickets call Project Ploughshares Calgary (403) 270-7366
or email office@ploughsharescalgary.ca

For the full text of the Proclamation please contact Project Ploughshares Calgary

More information about the Mayors for Peace Campaign:
http://www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/mayors/english/