HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoys and Girls Club Day_5.1.2010P R O C L A M A T I O N
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 and Girls Club in
Georgetown providing services to more than 400 members annually; and
WHEREAS, the Boys and 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; and
WHEREAS, the Boys and 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 and Girls Club of Georgetown will celebrate the
addition to their public building.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE GARVER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, do hereby proclaim MAY 1st, 2010 as
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB DAY
In Georgetown, Texas