Remember the whereas clauses. Those sentences that begin with old, antiquated language, may just be the keys to your contracts.In spite of the silly word "whereas," this is the section of the agreement that spells out what has happened in your case so far. The above Whereas clauses are incorporated into this. Successors and assigns). WHEREAS, the Grantee proposes to provide public transportation services in a non-urbanized area of. WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to enter into an agreement with A. Lamp. WHEREAS, the Retirement Payments may be subject to the provisions of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"); and.