CC 2017-10-24_06b Proclamation_Day of the GirlCITY OF
HONORARY PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING
"INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL"
WHEREAS, equality and universal access to education for every girl and boy are among the United
Nations' Millennium Development Goals supported by 189 countries including the United States; and
WHEREAS, "International Day of the Girl" was officially observed on October 11, 2017, and the
"International Day of the Girl" ongoing campaign calls on communities around the world to recognize
that girls worldwide may face many injustices including discriminations, gender stereotypes, child
marriage, and lack of education; and empowers girls to fight for their rights; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations declared "International Day of the Girl" to help galvanize worldwide
enthusiasm for goals to better girls' lives, providing an opportunity for them to show leadership and
reach their full potential; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande supports the efforts of Girl Up and other organizations to
increase girls' participation in science and math related activities, high school graduation rates, and
provide equal opportunities for all girls by speaking out against gender based injustices, celebrating all
girls' potential and encouraging all girls to pursue their dreams.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Jim Hill, on behalf of the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande, do hereby recognize "INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL".
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande to be affixed this 24th day of October 2017.
JIM HILL, MAYOR
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