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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in Texas, we believe families should be empowered to choose the best educational
environment for their children; and
WHEREAS, homeschooling is a popular educational alternative in Texas and throughout the
country, providing families with a unique environment for learning; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that, nationally, over 2 million children are being homeschooled; and
WHEREAS, Leeper is the Texas Supreme Court Decision, signed on June 9, 1994, that established
home schools as unaccredited private schools in Texas; and
WHEREAS, prior to the Leeper Decision, parents were subject to arrest for homeschooling and
children hid in their homes during school hours, but today families can enjoy their freedom to homeschool by
going on field trips, visits to educational and fun places and participating in community and volunteer
activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown is dedicated to educating the next generation and commends
homeschoolers for their steadfast commitment.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, do hereby proclaim the June 9th, 2015 as:
LEEPER DAY
In Georgetown, Texas
and urges the citizens of the City of Georgetown to show their support for homeschoolers in the community