Madill Mayor Travis Williams recently stated that the week of February 17 will be known as Random Acts of Kindness Week in coordination with the National Random Acts of Kindness initiative.
N.R.A.K. The week is a nationwide effort to encourage people to put kindness first. Originating in 1995 in Denver, Colorado, the message spread to New Zealand in 2004. Every year since 1995, the week of February 17 has been celebrated by individuals, businesses, groups and communities to promote kindness around the world.
During the February City Council meeting, Williams made a proclamation to recognize the day as a citywide event that will be celebrated each year going forward. The proclamation read as follows: “Whereas the City of Madill recognizes the value of random acts of kindness that are performed without indication or reason and how these acts of kindness impact the person performing the act of kindness, the person who receives acts of kindness and witnesses. And that acts of kindness can be performed by anyone in the city of Madill, regardless of age, origin, education, gender, religious beliefs, lifestyle or abilities for the good of those around them.
“And while kind people can create a more supportive community and help perpetuate genuine acts of kindness within their city, state, and even around the world. “
“And as we seek to cultivate thoughtful and compassionate residents by teaching our young people to make a difference through random acts of kindness. And while Random Acts of Kindness Week is recognized as a national celebration intended to encourage us all to practice random acts of kindness in our homes, schools, businesses and communities.”
“Therefore, it is now resolved that Travis Williams, Mayor of Madill, hereby proclaims February 11, 2024 through February 17, 2024, as the City of Madill Random Acts of Kindness Week.”
The proclamation approved by the city council will be celebrated each year, with events throughout the city to recognize those in the community who show acts of kindness throughout the year. Williams noted that although the proclamation was made, they will not act on it until a later date.
“We don't have anything planned this year, but we intend to do something next year to recognize the people of the city of Madill for the kindness they show,” Williams said.