HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 National Foster Care Month Proclamation - Word - 04.07.2009PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, May Fifth, Two Thousand and Nine, the City of Cupertino wishes to recognize National Foster Care Month; and
WHEREAS, the healthy growth and development of our youth is important, because they will determine the future direction of our community; and
WHEREAS, foster families open their homes and hearts to children whose families are in crisis, and thus play a vital role in helping children and families heal, reconnect, and launch
children into successful adulthood; and
WHEREAS, dedicated foster families frequently adopt foster children, resulting in a continued need for more foster families; and
WHEREAS, we support the efforts of foster parents who dedicate their time to children both in and leaving foster care.
NOW, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Cupertino, do hereby declare the month of May as
National Foster Care Month
in Cupertino and thank the families who embrace the responsibility of providing a home and family to children in need.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, May Fifth, Two Thousand and Nine.
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Orrin Mahoney, Mayor