HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012003 - 2003-116 In the Matter of Resolution No. 2003/1161
.RECOGNIZING THE WEEK
OF THE YOUNG CHILD
APRIL 3 THROUGH 12, 2003
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WHEREAS, the Fast County Regional Group, in partnership with First 5 Centra Costa also
known as the Contra Costa Children&Families Commission, Parent Voices, the Contra Costa Child
Care Council,the Contra Costa Directors Association, the Contra Costa Association for the Education
of Young Children, the Professional Association for Childhood.Education APP(PACE-APP), the
Family Day Care Association, and other local organizations, in conjunction with the National
Association for the Education of Young Children, is celebrating the Week of the Young ChildAprd 5
through April 12, 2003;and
WHEREAS, by calling attention to the need for high-quality early childhood services for all
children and families within our community, these groups hope to improve the quality and availability
of such services,and
WHEREAS the future of our community depends on the quality of the early childhood
experiences provided to our young children today;and
WHEMS,children who participate in high-quality child care programs are better prepared
for, and more successful,when they start school;and
WHEREAS, high-quality early chil services represent a worthy commitment to our
children's fultur�e.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the,Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
does hereby proclaim April S through 1.2, 2003 as the Week of the Young Cht14 and urges its fellow citizens to
recognize those who commit themselves to the care and support of young children and to join with them in the
celebratory activities.leading up to and occurring throughout.The Week of the Young Child.
.PASSED by unanimous vote ofthe BoardMembers present on this 25'day ofMarch, 2003.
MARK DeSAULNIt
Chair
I hereby certify that this is it true and correct
copy of an action talo and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the
date shown:
ATTESTED: March 23,2003
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Afjdmh&jator
By Of'1.�., Deputy
Introduced by supervisor Federal D.Glover,Dholet V
It-SOLUTION NO.2003/116