HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-0318 CHILD WEEKPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,
The Ashland and Southern Oregon Associations for the
education of young children in order to call attention
to the need for quality care and education of the young
have designated April 6th, "THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD:"
and
WHEREAS,
the importance of the observance is undeniable since the
future of our nation depends on the way our children are
reared. This delightful, awesome responsibility belongs,
first of all, to parents. No amount of professional care
or skillful solicitude can take the place of normal, lov-
ing parents in a well-ordered home. Only when economic,
physical or other circumstances prevent an adequate home
life, should this responsibility be delegated entirely
to others; and
WHEREAS,
a child should be appreciated for what he is and what he
has the potential to become. The home, the school and
the community should cooperate to help a child develop
positive learning goals and respect for other persons,
evaluate his strengths and needs and personal relation-
ships, and provide him with realistic and challenging
opportunities.
NOW THEREFORE, I, L. Gordon Medaris, Mayor of the City of Ashland,
do hereby proclaim April 6-10th as the "WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD"
in Ashland, and urge all residents to give cognizance to the
importance of child rearing in the development of a useful and
admirable adulthood.
Signed this 7~ day of March, 1981.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Recorder