By Proclamation of the Mayor
The Royal Rosarians are the official greeters and ambassadors of goodwill for the City of Portland, Oregon.

Royal Rosarians welcome visiting dignitaries from around the world, host hundreds of out-of-town visitors, march in parades throughout the region, and perform ceremonial rose plantings in honor of worthy individuals both in Portland and during Rosarian ambassadorial trips to distant cities throughout the world. Organized in 1912, the Royal Rosarians are a non-profit, civic organization. All services rendered by its members are gratuitous.

Portland Mayor Tom Potter presents the Mayor's Proclamation to Prime Minister Peter K. Glazer as First Lady Cyndie looks on (photo by Bill Barry)
(from right to left), The Honorable Tom Potter, Mayor of Portland, presents the proclamation to Royal Rosarian Prime Minister Peter K. Glazer as First Lady Cyndie looks on. Royal Rosarian Proclamation

Mission
  The object of the Royal Rosarians shall
  be to promote the best interests of
  the City of Portland
  and
   the Portland Rose Festival.