Finally, as promised, and in honor of this day, here is the proclamation, I'd like to read from the bottom of my heart and from the people of this city to each and every one of you and it says:

"WHEREAS: The Aims of Scientology as stated by its founder, L. Ron Hubbard, are 'to create a civilization without insanity, without criminality and without war; where the able can prosper and honest beings have rights and where Man is free to rise to greater heights;'

and "WHEREAS: It is not the purpose of Scientology to change any man's religion or to change any person's politics but rather to build a civilization for the real here on Earth;

and "WHEREAS: the application of technology of Scientology as developed by L. Ron Hubbard has proven to benefit millions of people by raising educational standards, by relieving the ravages of drugs, by reforming the criminal, and fortifying the administrator and restoring happy relationships;

and "WHEREAS: many good people who have experienced the benefits of L. Ron Hubbard's technology in the areas of administration, education and drug rehabilitation desire to make it available to all the people in the 'CITY OF GOOD NEIGHBORS;'

and "WHEREAS: many of these people have labored to preserve and restore one of Buffalo's beautiful heritage buildings in order to make possible the delivery of this valuable knowledge where peoples of all races, religions and persuasions can come together for the uplifting of our city and our civilization;

and "WHEREAS: people who have experienced such benefits, through the application of L. Ron Hubbard's technology, would love to make these successes available to others in Buffalo who may wish to also experience such benefit;

and "WHEREAS: The city celebrates not only what was done to restore this landmark but more importantly what is done inside the building to restore the productivity of our people and increase their personal happiness,

"Now, THEREFORE, I, ANTHONY M. MASIELLO, the Mayor of the City of Buffalo, recognizing the value of L. Ron Hubbard's work and the contribution the Church of Scientology do hereby proclaim November 16th as:

"The Church of Scientology of Buffalo Day."

And I ask all of our residents to join in this celebration.

And that's signed by me, on behalf of the wonderful people of Buffalo, New York.

Thank you very much.