Proclamation: WSU 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 7 - October 13, 2018 in Lewis County, Washington
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 enable them to become self-directed, productive, and contributing members of our society; and
WHEREAS, we reach over 775 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 150 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, Art, and Math (STEAM) 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 7-13, 2018, as 4-H Week. We commend the support provided by families, organizations, businesses,
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 V day of October, 2018
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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•BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Oct 08, 2018
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Consent
Proclamation acknowledging October 7 - October 13, 2018 as Lewis County 4-H Week.
Contact Julie Pirtle Phone: x1212
Department: WSU Extension
Action Needed:
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Proclamation acknowledging October 7 - October 13, 2018 as Lewis County 4-H Week.