Proclamation Parent Leadership Month
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, Parents Anonymous, Inc. has created National Parent Leadership Month
to recognize and honor the courage of parents that have reached out to
make improvements in their families and communities; and
WHEREAS, Parents Anonymous of Iowa, Inc. recognizes the importance of partnering
with parents in our programs to promote a shared Leadership Model; and
WHEREAS, Parent Leadership strengthens families and prevents child abuse and
neglect; and
WHEREAS, the power of parents speaking publicly about their experiences has made
an impact on the lives of other families and the community; and
WHEREAS, Parents Anonymous Inc. actively supports parents in meaningful local
and national parent leadership roles to help shape programs, practices,
policies, and legislation that impact families everywhere; and
WHEREAS, National Parent Leadership Month recognizes, honors and celebrates
parents for the vital roles they play and the parent voice they represent in
all matters related to strengthening families and protecting children.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA DO
HEREBY PROCLAIM FEBRUARY 2006 AS:
"PARENT LEADERSHIP MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND RECOMMEND THIS OBSERVANCE TO ALL
OUR CITIZENS.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Dubuque, IA to be affixed this 6th day
of February, 2006.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk