HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2002-078 Resolution of Diversity, Leadership and Citizenship for the Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Program 7?rs
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION OF DIVERSITY, LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP FOR
THE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Program is a positive
organization that engages families, businesses, and communities to create youth
aspirations and the competencies necessary to be productive, responsible citizens,
and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program is dedicated to
serving the youth of Orange County, in helping young persons to acquire self-
esteem, leadership, and responsibility as well as to become accountable for
citizenship and community service activities, and respecting differences in others,
and
WHEREAS, the Cooperative Extension Youth Development Program, in collaboration with
Creating Connections, has committed time and energy with the teen population
through an AT&T funded 4-H project TIME: (Teens Influencing the Minds of
Everyone), by providing hands-on experiential learning through numerous
programs that instill respect for others, communication, citizenship and leadership
skills, and
WHEREAS, the Cooperative Extension has been active in ensuring the development of future
productive adult citizens through the work of the 4-H Youth Development
Program, and
WHEREAS, the Cooperative Extension Youth Development Program will erect a 4-H "Wall of
Reconciliation" at the Efland-Cheeks School Park to display the appreciation of
local diversity, to increase ownership and pride in the community and recognition
for the positive, past,present and future of youth development in Orange County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners
recognizes and bestows gratitude to the Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development
Program as they celebrate the centennial of 100 years of growing and learning through
commitment, cooperation, and collaborative services for the youth in Orange County.
Barry, Jacobs, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners