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For Recording Stamp Only
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
PROCLAMATION
A Proclamation Declaring April 10 through 16, 2011 *
The Week of the Young Child in Deschutes County *
WHEREAS, Healthy Beginnings, Deschutes Children and Families Commission,
Partnerships for Young Children, and other local organizations, in conjunction with the National
Association for the Education of Young Children, are celebrating the Week of the Young Child
April 10-16; and
WHEREAS, by calling attention to the need for high-quality early childhood services for
all children and families within our community and state, these groups hope to improve the
quality and availability of such services; and
WHEREAS, public policies that support early learning for all young children are crucial
to young children’s futures;
WHEREAS, the future of our community and state depends on the quality of the early
childhood experiences provided to young children today; and
WHEREAS, high-quality early childhood services represent a worthy commitment to
our children's future;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners hereby
proclaims April 10-16 as the Week of the Young Child.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS herby urges all citizens during this
week, and throughout the year, to recognize and support the needs of young children in our
community.
Dated this _______ day of ______________
2011
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
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TAMMY BANEY, Chair
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ANTHONY DEBONE, Vice Chair
ATTEST:
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Recording Secretary
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ALAN UNGER, Commissioner