Request a Ceremonial Document

Ceremonial Documents Overview

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. The office issues certificates or proclamations.

Examples of Certificate Causes

Ribbon cutting ceremonies for businesses
Individual accomplishments
Moments of celebration such as graduating from high school, becoming an Eagle Scout, etc.

Examples of Proclamation Causes

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 (e.g., significant birthdays starting at 50 and thereafter, house of worship anniversaries, etc.)
Retirements
Funerals

Ceremonial documents will not be issued if:

The request promotes a campaign, event, ideological, and/or political belief(s) that is/are contrary to the policies or laws of Harris County and Precinct 2
The request is for commercial/for-profit purposes.
The request conflicts with federally recognized months, weeks, or days of observance.
The request takes a side/position regarding international disputes or is a subjective statement of ideology.
The request is for an event that is tentative but has not yet been confirmed.

This form serves as a request for a Proclamation and twenty-one (21) 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.

Are you requesting a certificate or a proclamation?

Certificate
Proclamation

Requestor's Information
Name

First Name
Last Name
Phone
Area CodePhone Number
Email
I am requesting an in-person presentation of the ceremonial document by a Precinct 2 staff member

Yes
No
Honoree's or Organization's Information

Please list the honoree's address or the organization's address

Street Address
Street Address 2
City	Region
Postal Code	Country

Ceremonial Document Information
Name/Title on Ceremonial Document
Date to Be Listed on Ceremonial Document
Requested Due Date
Month - Day - Year
Presentation Information
Please note: a 15-minute timeframe is required for the presentation of the document.
Please provide presentation information such as what is being celebrated, where is the event, who is being recognized.
Please include essential aspects of the person or organization.
Please include statements of historic, academic, and/or social significance.
Please include any honors or awards given to this individual or organization.
How has this individual or organization contributed to Harris County and Precinct 2?
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.
Please include other pertinent information since the office needs about 300 words to fill out the proclamation if one is being requested.

Ceremonial Documents Overview

Examples of Certificate Causes

Examples of Proclamation Causes

Ceremonial documents will not be issued if:

Requestor's Information

Honoree's or Organization's Information

Ceremonial Document Information

Presentation Information