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For Recording Stamp Only
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
PROCLAMATION
A Proclamation Declaring April 12-18 *
The Week of the Young Child *
WHEREAS, Healthy Beginnings, in conjunction with Agency Members of Partnerships for
Young Children, and the Central Oregon Chapter of the Oregon Association for the Education of
Young Children, are celebrating the Week of the Young Child, April 12-18; and
WHEREAS, these organizations are working to improve early learning opportunities,
including early literacy programs, that can provide a foundation of learning for children in
Deschutes County 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; and
WHEREAS, the future of our community and state depends on the quality of the early
childhood experiences provided to young children today;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners hereby
proclaims April 12-18 as the Week of the Young Child.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS herby urges all citizens during this
week and throughout the month of April to celebrate our youngest learners by recognizing and
supporting the needs of young children in our community. .
Dated this __________ day of _______________ 2015 by the Deschutes County Board
of Commissioners.
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Anthony DeBone, Chair
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Alan Unger, Vice Chair
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Tammy Baney, Commissioner
ATTEST:
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Recording Secretary