HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 2015 Shin Shin Educational FoundationPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, since 1997, Shin Shin Educational Foundation has been providing resources,
services and long term care to help construct or renovate elementary schools in remote,
rural and despondent regions of China; and
WHEREAS, their mission is to improve the learning environment of children, reducing
the disparity in the quality of education between metropolitan and rural areas of China;
and
WHEREAS, over the past 18 years, the Shin Shin Educational Foundation has participated
in the construction of 340 elementary schools in 25 provinces in China; and
WHEREAS, in 2015, 2 schools have been built, 8 schools have joined the eLearning
program, 15 schools have undergone facility renovation, over 200 teachers have attended
English and Computer training programs, 53 principals participated the Principal
Training program, 12 schools enrolled in the Literacy program, and more than 4,500
students have joined the reading program.
NOW, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Cupertino, do hereby
recognize the
Shin Shin Educational Foundation
and congratulate all volunteers and supporters in their dedication and providing the hard
work necessary in making the goals of the foundation a reality.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Cupertino to be affixed this Saturday, December Twelfth, Two Thousand and Fifteen.
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Barry Chang, Mayor