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RESOLUTTON PROCLAIMING MAY 1 - 7, 1989 AS
ELKS NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK
WHEREAS, the Elks Lodges in the County of Butte will
observe the week beginning inlay 1st as Elks National Youth Week in
tribute to our Junior Citizens, honoring them for their
achievements and contributions to the life of the Community, State
and Nation; and
WHEREAS, today's children are tomorrow's leaders, and it
is the responsibility of government, community leaders and parents
to meet their needs and provide inspiration and guidance for their
development; and
WHEREAS, by encouraging our youth to seek knowledge and
adventure, challenge their limits and learn to have faith in their
abilities, we can help them to fulfill their dreams and become
responsible, contributing members of our society; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Lodge of the Order of the Elks is an
exceptional service organization that has demonstrated sound
leadership and a deep affection for our youth; and
WHEREAS, the Elks are actively involved in their
communities, instilling confidence and respect in our children and
encouraging them to meet and triumph over obstacles and challenges
in schocl; and
WHEREAS, as an incentive to our nation's school-aged
youth, the Elks award educational scholarships and sponsor essay
contests; and
WHEREAS, it is important for all citizens to recognize
the outstanding contributions the Elks have made on behalf of our
leaders of tomorrow and the future of our great state and nation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Butte County Board
of Supervisors that they do hereby proclaim the week May 1 - 7,
1989 as Elks National 'Y'outh Week, and call upon all citizens to
cooperate in the observance, that we may attain these worth
objectives.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Butte, State of California this 2nd day of May, 1989
by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, McInturf, Vercruse and Vice Chairman
McLaughlin
NOES : None
ABSENT: Chairman Fulton
NoT VOTING: None
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ED McLAIIGHLI Vice Chairman
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
William H. Randolph
Clerk of th oard of Supervisors
By
Deputy