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WEEK OF THE
YOUNG CHILD IN THE
UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS
WHEREAS, the Government of the
Virgin Islands and the Virgin Islands Early Childhood Association, in conjunction
with the National Association for the Education of
Young Children, are celebrating the Week of the Young Child,
April 11-17, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the young children are the future of our
islands; and
WHEREAS, by bringing communities together for
children, it is hoped that children will bring communities
together; and
WHEREAS, regardless of their background, our youth
deserve the opportunity to be loved and nurtured by all,
and not separated or isolated from the rest of society; and
WHEREAS, we
must harness and channel the potential energy
of our youth, not only for their benefit, but
for the benefit of our society; and
WHEREAS, it is
important that we love our children, teach
them manners and respect for others, and help
them to develop socially and professionally;
and
WHEREAS, by
promoting the positive values of our youth we
can heighten awareness of their talents; and
WHEREAS, by
calling attention to the need for high quality
early childhood education
services for all children and families within
our community, these groups hope to improve
the quality and availability of such services;
and
WHEREAS, the
future of our community depends on the quality
of the early childhood experiences provided to
our young children; and
WHEREAS, high
quality early childhood services represent a
worthy commitment to our children's future;
and
WHEREAS, the
intent of WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD is to focus
attention and support on our youth, and to
increase awareness of their talents and
capacities;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John P. de Jonqh, Jr., Governor of
the United States Virgin Islands, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by the Revised Organic Act of 1954,
as amended, do hereby proclaim April 11th - 17th , 2010 as
"WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD". I call upon all residents and
community organizations to recognize and support the Deeds
of young children in our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the Seal of the Government of the United States
Virgin Islands to be affixed at Charlotte Amalie , St.
Thomas, Virgin Islands, this 6th day of April, A.D., 2010.
JOHN
P. DE JONGH, JR. |
