HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-032Resolution No. 13-032
Whereas, California is home to 9.5 million children, from infants and toddlers to school-agers and
teens; and
Whereas, these children aze the future of our state, with our investment in our children of today
representing our investment in the working people, community leaders, parents and problem solvers of
tomorrow; and
Whereas, it is imperative that the elected officials, community leaders, and policymakers of today
prioritize California's children and consider the impact of each decision they make on all of our children today,
tomorrow, and in the future; and
Whereas, California voters approved Proposition 1Q in 1998 investing First 5 California and 58 County
First 5 Commissions with responsibility to lead communities in expanding early developmental and school
readiness services and improving systems for children ages 0 to 5 and their families; and
Whereas, each First 5 Commission, California State Preschools and local Head Start programs work in
partnership with county Boards of Supervisors as well as other public and non-profit agencies to address the
needs of young children and their families; and
Whereas, California counties share this dedication to the good health, school readiness, and general
well-being of our children, who cannot vote, lobby or advocate, and are dependent on the adults of today for
their well-being; and
Whereas, the President of the California State Association of Counties has challenged his colleagues to
ask "How are the children?" and to always consider what is best for the children and to continue focusing on the
children until we can say with confidence, "All the children are well;" and
Resolution Proclaiming 2013 as
"The Year of the Child"
Now, There€ore Se It Resolved. that the Butte County Board of Supervisors joins elected officials
across the state, First 5 commissions, California State Preschools and Head Start programs and their many
community partners in recognizing the critical importance of placing children at the core of our plans, at the
heart of our purpose and at the top of every agenda as we proclaim 2013 as "The Year of the Child."
Passed ar~d Adopted by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 12a' day of March 2013 by the
following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Wahl, Kirk, Lambert, Teeter and Chair Connelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None ~ 'n (}
NOT VOTING: None ~~-
BILL CONNELLY, Chair V
~ ~ ,, Butte County Board of Supervisors
A
By: _
Paul
Clerk
and