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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 4.
For Meeting of: January 24, 2023
ITEM TITLE: Draft National Parent Leadership Month proclamation
SUBMITTED BY: Bob Harrison, City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Attached for Council consideration is a draft National Parent Leadership Month proclamation. If
approved, the proclamation will be read and presented at the February 7th City Council meeting.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
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PRO C L A IIA T I O �'
WI-PEWS, communities across the country honor and celebrate parents throughout the
month of'February, which has been designated National.Parent Leadership Month• and
WILE AS, [ationa12'arent Leadership Month was initiated 6y cParentsAnonymous° as
an opportunity to show appreciation for parents who workto improve the fives of their families,
neighbors, and communities; and
WI-PEWS, parents do this work 6y fending their voice to focal, state, and national
initiatives and partnering with the staff of programs in which they participate; and
WI-PEWS, parents are a vital resource in family strengthening and child abuse
prevention efforts, and acknowledging their wisdom and contributions is essential not only in
'February, but all.year; and
LE EAS, meaning ful parent leadership occurs when parents gain the knowledge and
skiffs necessary to function in meaningful kadership roles and present a `parent voice"to help
shape the direction of their families, programs and communities; and
LE ERS, the power of parents speaking publicly about their experiences has made, and
will continue to make, an impact on the fives of families everywhere; and
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WIFEKTAS, as primary stakeholders, parents are responsible for what and how their
children are taught, and how they are brought up; and
�, being responsible, parents have the unafaena6fe right to participate in the
political process on behalf of the children.
NOW q ERETO E, I Janice Deccio, Mayor of the City of Yakima and on behalf of the
Yakima City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of'February 2023 as
Nat-zonal Parent Leadership Month
in the City of Yakima.
Dated this 7th day of'February, 2023
Janice Deccio, Mayor