(image: MGN) Carrie Frances Fisher was an American actress, writer and humorist who first became known for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars film series.

WHEREAS, The Mobile Comic Convention, also known as Mobicon, is the oldest pop culture convention in the Port City, and has been convening each May in mobile since 1998; and

WHEREAS, Visitors, actors, merchants, and fans from across the nation and region come to partake in this unique interactive social event; and

WHEREAS, Mobicon participates in Mobilian philanthropy by donating proceeds of its annual charity auction to local benevolent groups, improving the quality of life in the City of Mobile for those who need it most; and

WHEREAS, Mobicon and those convening wish to honor Carrie Fisher in their gathering this year, as she was the originator of the role of Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise and positive female role model,

NOW, THEREFORE, I William S. Stimpson, 108th mayor of the City of Mobile, Alabama in honor of the societal and philanthropic contributions of Mobicon and in remembrance of Ms. Fisher do hereby proclaim May 27, 2017 as Ms. Carrie Fisher Day in the City of Mobile.

2017 MOBICON began today (Friday, May 26) and ends on Sunday, May 28.

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