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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 13, 2010 AS
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THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
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WHEREAS, the National Association for the Education of Young Children established The Week of the Young Child in 1971 as a celebration to focus attention on the needs of young children and their families, and to thank teachers and all those who make a difference in young children’s lives; and
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WHEREAS, the theme for the 2010 Week of the Young Child is “Early Years are Learning Years,” recognizing that a child’s experiences in their early years lays the foundation for success in later life, and that the Week of the Young Child provides an opportunity to renew our commitment to ensuring that all young children and their families in San Mateo County, and across the Country, have access to high quality childcare; and
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WHEREAS, the Centralized Eligibility List (CEL), a list for families countywide who are eligible and have a need for state and federally subsidized child care, are ranked based on their gross income and the number of individuals in the family. Families with the greatest financial need are served and may be enrolled ahead of families who have been on the list for a longer period of time; and
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WHEREAS, there are over 5,000 children in San Mateo County who are currently eligible to receive subsidized child care but do not because of inadequate levels of state and federal funding and recognizes that there are many more children in San Mateo County who are not currently on the Centralized Eligibility List but should be entitled to receive subsidized child care; and
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WHEREAS, research shows that high-quality early childhood programs help children, especially those from low-income families, develop the skills they need to succeed.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, hereby designates the week of April 11, 2010 through April 17, 2010 as Week of the Young Child in San Mateo County and encourages all citizens to work to make a good investment in early childhood in San Mateo County.
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Dated: April 13, 2010
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RICHARD S. GORDON, President
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MARK CHURCH
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CAROLE GROOM
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ROSE JACOBS GIBSON
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ADRIENNE J. TISSIER
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Attest:
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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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