AGENDA
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Prodamation
BEIB "Poolden Spredation Day"
CALEXICO
coffee Wen WHEREAS, Child Care Aware of America and other Organizations nationwide are recognizing Childcare Providers on this day; and
WHEREAS, childcare has provided a safe, nurturing place for the enrichment and development of millions of children nationwide and is a vital force in our economy; and WHEREAS, the pandemic illuminated how indispensable childcare providers are for the well-being and economic security of young children, families, and communities; and WHEREAS, childcare programs, which are mostly small businesses, run and staffed predominantly by woman, continue to recover from the health and financial hardships stemming from the pandemic to meet the needs of more families; and WHEREAS, the City of Calexico recognizes that childcare has been and continues to be a lifeline for families, communities, and the economy. As such, it has provided much-need support to providers to help sustain the viability of childcare; and WHEREAS, the future depends of the quality of the early childhood experiences provided to young children today; support for high-quality childcare represents worthy commitment to our children's future; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of City of Calexico hereby proclaim May 10, 2024, as Provider Appreciation Day in the City of Calexico, and urge all citizens to recognize Child Care Providers for their important work, and how valuable they are for our communities.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature and Official ARRIS IOUS Seal of the City of Calexico on this 17t day of April, 2024.
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Gloria G. Romo, Mayor
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