Request a Ceremonial Document

Ceremonial documents are issued to recognize people, places, or events that have had or made a positive contribution or impact in Harris County and Precinct 2.
Examples of causes for a ceremonial document include, but are not limited to:

Civic celebrations.
Organizations or individuals who have made a positive contribution or impact in Harris County and Precinct 2.
Significant events or anniversaries of institutions or people (i.e. significant birthdays starting at 50 and thereafter, house of worship anniversaries, etc.).

Examples of reasons for a ceremonial document to not be issued include but are not limited to:

Commercial/for-profit purposes.
Conflicts with federally recognized months, weeks, or days of observance.
Events that have not yet been confirmed to take place
Requests that go against any policy adopted by Harris County and Precinct 2.

Precinct 2 reserves the right to approve or deny any ceremonial document request.
If you would like to request a ceremonial document, please note the following:

Requests can be made via the online form.
Request can be made via email at ceremonial@pct2.hctx.net
Requests can be made via mail, please download the form HERE
By mail: Ceremonial Documents Office, 14350 Wallisville Road, Houston, TX 77049
All fields on the Request Form must be filled out to be considered for approval.
At least ten (10) business days, not including weekends or recognized Holidays, are required prior to a ceremonial document being issued.
A confirmation of receipt will be sent within 24 hours after submission during normal work hours.
Within three (3) business days, an approval email will be sent to the requestor.
(* Note that if a request cannot be accommodated, a brief explanation will accompany the email.)
When the ceremonial document is completed, an email and/or phone call will be made informing the requestor that the ceremonial document is available for pick-up.
Precinct 2 cannot guarantee that a request made to present the ceremonial document in person by a member of our Staff will be accommodated or that Commissioner Garcia will be the presenter. If the request for an in-person presentation of the document can be accommodated, an email notification will be sent to the requestor as well.

This form serves as a request for a Proclamation and ten (10) business days are required prior to the date the Proclamation is issued. Harris County Precinct 2 reserves the right to approve or deny a request and retains full editing rights. There is no guarantee, implied or otherwise, that all information provided will be utilized. We make all attempts possible to honor requests. Please fill out all information below.

Name

First Name
Last Name
Phone
Area CodePhone Number
Email
Name/Title on Ceremonial Document
Date to Be Listed on Ceremonial Document
Requested Due Date
Month - Day - Year
I am requesting an in-person presentation of the ceremonial document by a Precinct 2 staff member
Yes
No
Presentation Info
In 300 words or less, describe the essential aspects of the organization, event, or honored individual(s). Please include, for example, statements of historic, academic, and/or social significance. Pre-drafted submissions are welcome.
Please include, to the greatest extent possible, any links to websites, articles, or other sources where information regarding the organization, event, or honored individual(s) might be found.