HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-0803 BIG BRO/SIS WEEKPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, many children in Jackson County are growing up
without significant, positive adult influence; and,
WHEREAS, many of these children are experiencing school,
social and family problems and loneliness; and
WHEREAS, because of these problems the potential for
drug use, delinquency, school failure, and later adult
criminality is greatly increased; and,
WHEREAS, some of these children have already become
involved in anti-social and delinquent activities; and
WHEREAS, the Big Brother-Big Sister Program was formed
to combat these problems and has proven itself effective.;
and,
WHEREAS, many children are awaiting a Big Brot her or
Big Sister.
NOW THEREFORE, I, L. Gordon Medaris, Mayor of Ashland,
do hereby proclaim the week of August 8 through August 14,
as
1982,
"BIG BROTHER - BIG SISTER
and urge our citizens to consider becoming involved in this very
worthy program.
Dated this ,_~ day of August, 1982.
L
Mayor
Attest:
Nan E. Franklin
City Recorder