Proclamation proclaiming Lewis County Extension 4-H Week BEFORE THE BOARD OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PROCLAMATION
Washington State University- Lewis County Extension 4-H Week
October 4-10, 2015
WHEREAS, the WSU Lewis County Extension 4-H Youth Program is proud to honor the efforts of our 4-H
volunteers who have provided high quality life skills education with hands-on learning to our county youth;
and
WHEREAS, this positive youth development program, provides learning experiences for the whole child,
including Head, Heart, Hands, and Health, and helps our county youth acquire knowledge, develop life skills,
and form attitudes to enable them to become self-directed, productive, and contributing members of our
society; and
WHEREAS, we reach over 750 Lewis County youth, ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade, who come from
diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and truly represent a cross-section of our county, ranging from
cities to rural areas; and
WHEREAS, the program achieves success with the commitment and passion of the 155 4-H adult volunteers,
who have generously given of their time, talents, energies, and resources that help make 4-H an effective
prevention program; and
WHEREAS, since 1902, the 4-H program has contributed to the positive development of young people who are
more likely to contribute to their communities; more likely to have healthy behaviors, and more likely to
engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs outside of school through relevant
and engaging 4-H programs and activities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Lewis County Commissioners hereby designates
October 4-10, 2015 as 4-H Week. We commend the support provided by families, organizations, community
leaders, and funding partners to the program's success.
We urge all people in our county to join us in this special observance.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this ,. ' day of October 2015
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Gary Simper, Commissioner
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution #: BOCC Meeting Date: Oct 05, 2015
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Notice
Proclamation for Washington State University Lewis County Extension 4-H Week
October 4-10, 2015.
Brief Reason for BOCC Action:
The WSU Lewis County Extension 4-H Youth Program is proud to honor the efforts of our 4-H volunteers who
have provided high quality life skills education with hands-on learning to our county youth.
Submitted By: Gray, Sheila Phone: x 1214
Date Submitted: Sep 17, 2015
Contact Person Who Will Attend BOCC Meeting: Sheila Gray
Action Needed: Approve Resolution
Publication Requirements:
Hearing Date: Oct 05, 2015
Publications:
Publication Dates:
SCret
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(Executive Summary
BOCC Meeting Date:
2015-10-05
Contact:
Sheila Gray
Department:
WSU Extension
Wording
Proclamation for Washington State University Lewis County Extension 4-H Week
October 4-10, 2015.
Description
The WSU Lewis County Extension 4-H Youth Program is proud to honor the efforts of our 4-H
volunteers who have provided high quality life skills education with hands-on learning to our county
youth.
Recommendation
Approval
Other