Gary Leitzell, the Mayor of Dayton, Ohio has declared July 2012 Guided By Voices month. The proclamation states that GBV have "established themselves as one of the most influential bands to ever come out of Dayton, Ohio," and the band "represents the spirit of innovation and creativity that has defined Dayton for generations." Thereby, the city "salutes them for rocking our world." Hell yeah.

Q has posted video of the proclamation being made, by the mayor himself, with a beer in hand:

Watch Guided By Voices' new video for "Keep It in Motion":