October 28, 2021 Keeping the Lights On After School: Proclamations
DUBUQUE COUNTY Keeping the Lights On After School: A Proclamation WHEREAS, the citizens of Dubuque County stand firmly committed to quality afterschool programs and opportunities because they: Provide safe, challenging, and engaging learning experiences that help children develop social, emotional, physical and academic skills.Support working families by ensuring their children are safe and productive after the regular school day ends.Build stronger communities by involving students, parents, business leaders and adult volunteers in the lives of young people, thereby promoting positive relationships among youth, families and adults.Engage families, schools and community partners in advancing the welfare of our children. WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic, afterschool programs have risen to the moment to support youth, and are critical supports to help youth recover from this challenging time and address their academic, social, and emotional needs. Afterschool programs provide engaging, hands-on learning and opportunities to connect with caring adults and peers. During the pandemic, programs have innovated to provide remote learning support, virtual programming, care for children of essential workers, meal support, wellness check-ins, and more. Today, programs are supporting young people and families as they navigate the return to school and will continue to innovate to meet ever-changing needs. WHEREAS, St. Mark Youth Enrichment has provided significant leadership in the area of community involvement in the education and well-being of our youth, grounded in the principle that quality afterschool programs are key to helping our children become successful adults.WHEREAS, Lights On Afterschool, the national celebration of afterschool programs held this year on October 28th, promotes the importance of quality afterschool programs in the lives of children, families and communities.WHEREAS, more than 28 million children in the U.S. have parents who work outside the home, and 15.1 million children have no place to go after school.WHEREAS, many afterschool programs across the country are facing funding shortfalls so severe that they are being forced to close their doors and turn off their lights. WHEREAS, the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors is committed to investing in the health and safety of all young people by providing expanded learning opportunities that will help close the achievement gap and prepare young people to compete in the global economy. THEREFORE, the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors, Iowa, do hereby proclaim October 28th, 2021, as “Lights On Afterschool Day” In Dubuque County, Iowa and asking all citizens to enthusiastically endorse Lights On Afterschool and commit our community to engage in innovative afterschool programs and activities that ensure the lights stay on and the doors stay open for all children after school. CITY OF DUBUQUE Keeping the Lights On After School: A Proclamation WHEREAS, the citizens of Dubuque stand firmly committed to quality afterschool programs and opportunities because they: Provide safe, challenging, and engaging learning experiences that help children develop social, emotional, physical and academic skills.Support working families by ensuring their children are safe and productive after the regular school day ends.Build stronger communities by involving students, parents, business leaders and adult volunteers in the lives of young people, thereby promoting positive relationships among youth, families and adults.Engage families, schools and community partners in advancing the welfare of our children. WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic, afterschool programs have risen to the moment to support youth, and are critical supports to help youth recover from this challenging time and address their academic, social, and emotional needs. Afterschool programs provide engaging, hands-on learning and opportunities to connect with caring adults and peers. During the pandemic, programs have innovated to provide remote learning support, virtual programming, care for children of essential workers, meal support, wellness check-ins, and more. Today, programs are supporting young people and families as they navigate the return to school and will continue to innovate to meet ever-changing needs. WHEREAS, St. Mark Youth Enrichment has provided significant leadership in the area of community involvement in the education and well-being of our youth, grounded in the principle that quality afterschool programs are key to helping our children become successful adults.WHEREAS, Lights On Afterschool, the national celebration of afterschool programs held this year on October 24th, promotes the importance of quality afterschool programs in the lives of children, families and communities.WHEREAS, more than 28 million children in the U.S. have parents who work outside the home, and 15.1 million children have no place to go after school.WHEREAS, many afterschool programs across the country are facing funding shortfalls so severe that they are being forced to close their doors and turn off their lights. WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque is committed to investing in the health and safety of all young people by providing expanded learning opportunities that will help close the achievement gap and prepare young people to compete in the global economy. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that I, Mayor Roy Buol do hereby proclaim October 28th, 2021, as “Lights On Afterschool Day”; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this mayor enthusiastically endorses Lights On Afterschool and commits our community to engage in innovative afterschool programs and activities that ensure the lights stay on and the doors stay open for all children after school. DYERSVILLE Keeping the Lights On After School: A Proclamation WHEREAS, the citizens of Dyersville stand firmly committed to quality afterschool programs and opportunities because they: Provide safe, challenging, and engaging learning experiences that help children develop social, emotional, physical and academic skills.Support working families by ensuring their children are safe and productive after the regular school day ends.Build stronger communities by involving students, parents, business leaders and adult volunteers in the lives of young people, thereby promoting positive relationships among youth, families and adults.Engage families, schools and community partners in advancing the welfare of our children. WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic, afterschool programs have risen to the moment to support youth, and are critical supports to help youth recover from this challenging time and address their academic, social, and emotional needs. Afterschool programs provide engaging, hands-on learning and opportunities to connect with caring adults and peers. During the pandemic, programs have innovated to provide remote learning support, virtual programming, care for children of essential workers, meal support, wellness check-ins, and more. Today, programs are supporting young people and families as they navigate the return to school and will continue to …READ MORE
