Local Newswire Mayor Barrett proclaims March 15 “Leonard Cohen Day” in Milwaukee

On Friday, March 15, Leonard Cohen will perform at the Milwaukee Theatre—Cohen’s first Milwaukee appearance in 38 years. To commemorate this can’t-miss event, Mayor Tom Barrett has proclaimed the day to be “Leonard Cohen Day” in Milwaukee. And why not? If Bon Iver can get its own day, surely a living legend like Cohen deserves one. Hell, a “Leonard Cohen Week” wouldn’t be out of the question.

Text and picture of the proclamation are below.

WHEREAS: The City of Milwaukee joins community members, Shank Hall, the Milwaukee Theatre and concertgoers in recognizing the many accomplishments of Leonard Cohen on Friday, March 15, 2013; and,

WHEREAS, Leonard Cohen was born on September 21, 1934 in Montreal, Quebec to Nathan Cohen and Marsha Klonitsky; and,

WHEREAS, Leonard Cohen has had a prolific career of celebrated songs, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; and,

WHEREAS, Leonard Cohen last performed in Milwaukee in 1975, 38 years ago, and will play in Milwaukee on March 15 at the Milwaukee Theatre; and

WHEREAS, The City of Milwaukee honors Leonard Cohen and recognizes his many accomplishments and contributions to music throughout his career;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, TOM BARRETT, Mayor of the City of Milwaukee, do hereby proclaim Friday, March 15, 2013 to be

LEONARD COHEN DAY

throughout the City of Milwaukee.

TOM BARRETT
Mayor