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PROCLAMATION
Recognizing May as
FOSTER PARENT MONTH
WHEREAS, the American family, serving as the primary source of love, identity, self-esteem, and support, is the very foundation of our communities and our nation; and
WHEREAS, there are currently 500,000 children in foster care in the United States and at any time 500 in Jefferson County; and
WHEREAS, it is impossible for them to remain with their birth parents; they need the safety and security of a stable family environment as a substitute for their own family; and
WHEREAS, in Lakewood, Jefferson County Department of Human Services has 19 dedicated foster families providing many of these foster children with love and nurturing and guidance; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County Department of Human Services as well as numerous public and private agencies nationwide work to increase the public's awareness of the needs of children in foster care and the enduring valuable contribution of foster parents.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the City Council and the people of the City of
Lakewood, I, Steve Burkholder, Mayor of the City of Lakewood, Colorado, by virtue
of the
authority vested in me, do hereby recognize May as
FOSTER PARENT MONTH
in the city of Lakewood and urge residents to volunteer their talents and energies on behalf of foster children, foster parents, and the professional staff working with them during this month and throughout the year.
GIVEN under my hand and Seal of the City of Lakewood, this 12th day of May, 2003.
Stephen A. Burkholder, Mayor
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