Crossword Clue:

A formal or official beginning

AnswerCrossword Clue
WHEREASWord beginning a formal resolution.
ORATIONFormal speech or a note planned (7)
SEXTONOfficial in a church or synagogue
UMPA.L. or N.L. official
LEAKConcern for a plumber or government official
GERMA beginning or rudiment.
TRIA beginning for cot or angle
PEDIBeginning of greed or a cure?