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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the young people of Georgetown, Texas, are tomorrow’s leaders; and
WHEREAS, many such young people need professional youth services to help them cope with a wide
range of social and financial hardships; and
WHEREAS, there is currently only one Boys & Girls Club in Georgetown providing services to more than
400 members annually; and
WHEREAS, the Boys & Girls Club is providing programs that address substance abuse prevention such
as SMART MOVES, diversity education such as YOUTH FOR UNITY, Community Service such as
TORCH CLUB and academic achievement such as HELPING HAND TUTORING.
WHEREAS, the Boys & Girls Club organizations in our state help ensure that our young people keep off
the streets, offering them a safe and supportive place to go providing them with quality programs; and
WHEREAS, the Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown will celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Week, 2009
along with over 4000 clubs and 4.9 Million individual members nationwide.
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE GARVER, MAYOR OF GEORGETOWN, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM
MARCH 22 THROUGH MARCH 28, 2009, AS
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WEEK IN GEORGETOWN