Toastmasters Week Declared by Governor Sonny Perdue for April 27-May 3

In an effort to inform the public of the importance of public speaking skills, Governor Sonny Perdue declares Toastmasters Week in Georgia (April 27-May 3).

Governor Sonny Perdue has declared Toastmasters
Week. The text of the proclamation follows:

             A PROCLAMATION
             TOASTMASTERS WEEK
Whereas:

The fear of public speaking is one of people's biggest fears. In today's competitive job market, compaines are seeking employees who possess both technical and communication skillls. Therefore, the ability to relate ideas effectively and coherently is essential to advancement in almost all occupations; and

Whereas:

For over 70 years, hard-working volunteers and staff members have been dedicated to developing and improving the public speaking skills of thousands of individuals across the globe. Their dedication to this cause boosts the levels of confidence and creativity, improves leadership skills and ultimately leads to increased production in the workplace; and

Whereas:

Toastmasters Week is an effort to inform the public of the importance of public speaking and the benefits of improving public speaking skills; now

Therefore: I, Sonny Perdue, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim April 27-May 3, 2003, as TOASTMASTERS WEEK in Georgia and call this observance to the attention of our citizens.