05.b. Month of the ChildHONORARY PROCLAMATION bECLARING
APRIL 2012 AS "MONTH OF THE CHILb" and
"CHILb ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH"
"CHILbREN'S OPPORTUNITIES - OUR RESPONSIBILITIES"
WHEREAS, Saturday. April 14, 2012, will commemorate the "bay of the Child
celebration during Children's bay in the Plaza at the San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza, a day
where children and families can play, learn and interact with the agencies and programs
providing services throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, Month of the Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to
recognize that children's opportunities are our responsibility, and to commit ourselves to
ensuring that each and every child experiences a high quality early environment - at home, at
child care, at school, and in the community - that will promote their optimal development; and
WHEREAS. the City of Arroyo 6rande recognizes that every moment in a child's life is
an opportunity for that child to learn, and that the quality of these experiences may
determine whether a child succeeds in school and in life, and that all children need caring and
loving adults in their lives; and
WHEREAS, the activities of this month will provide an opportunity to acknowledge
youth and early care and education programs and their dedicated staff. and to raise the
awareness of the community, employers and elected officials of the need to improve the
quality, availability, and accessibility of such programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE fT RESOLVED. that I. Tony Ferrara, Mayor of the City of
Arroyo 6rande, on behalf of the City Council. do hereby proclaim April 2012 as "Month of
the Child" and "Child Abuse Prevention Month, and April 14, 2012 as 'bay of the Child," and
may we remember to listen to and watch the children around us, to have patience, and to
allow them the opportunity to enjoy the journey of childhood.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal
of the City of Arroyo 6rande to be affixed this 24'h day of April 2012.
TONY FERRARA, MAYOR Agenda Item 5.b.
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