HomeMy WebLinkAboutNS Proclamation For Stand for Healthy Children Day 2
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, on June 1, 1997, Americans from all backgrounds come together in their communities
throughout the country to Take a Stand for Healthy Children and renew their community's commitment to
improving the lives of children;and
WHEREAS, on Stand for Healthy Children Day and beyond, citizens, families, religious congregations,
schools,community organizations,businesses and political and cultural groups join together as a local and
national community to recognize the health needs of our children and rededicate ourselves to addressing
them;and
WHEREAS,caring for the health of our children must be a top priority for our families,our communities
and our nation;and
WHEREAS, this commitment must begin at the local level, where children and families live and work,
and have the potential to thrive, and where all citizens working together can make a difference in our
children's lives.
NOW THEREFORE, on behalf of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, I William L. Crowther,
Chair, do hereby proclaim June 1, 1997 as
STAND FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN DAY
in Orange County, and urge all citizens to support this day by taking part in local Stand for Healthy
Children activities and by dedicating ourselves to the task of improving the health and quality of life from
this day forward.
I hereby set my hand and cause the Great
Seal of Orange County,North Carolina,to
be affixed this thirtieth day of June, 1997.
William L. Crowther,chair