Proclamation: National Adoption Day PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 17, 2018, AS
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WHEREAS, Lewis County recognizes the importance of giving children permanent,safe
and loving families through adoption; and
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WHEREAS, an estimated 117,000 children are in foster care in the United States—with
more than 9,200 alone in Washington state—and more than 1,961 are waiting to be ,,
adopted; and
WHEREAS, more than 20,000 children "age out" of Washington State's foster care system without ever
finding a permanent home and family; and
WHEREAS,outreach to adoptive families has been identified as a critical step in moving children more
quickly from temporary,caring foster homes into permanent loving homes;and
WHEREAS,to help these children find permanent, nurturing families, Lewis County Superior Court will
celebrate National Adoption Day on Friday, November 16, 2018,joining other courts nationwide;and
WHEREAS,this effort will raise awareness in communities of the many children waiting to find homes,giving
them a chance to join new families,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Lewis County Board of County Commissioners proclaims
Saturday, November 17, 2018, as"National Adoption Day" in Lewis County and urges all citizens to join in
the local celebration on November 16,2018,to help raise awareness about the importance of adoption.
Done in open session this 5th day of November 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Rieva Lester, Clerk of the Board Gary Stamper,Commissioner
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Nov 05, 2018
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Notice
Proclaiming Saturday,November 17, 2018, as National Adoption Day and urging citizens to join in the local
celebration on Friday, Nov. 16.
Contact Clerk of the Board Phone: 3607401419
Department: Board of County Commissioners
Action Needed: Approve Resolution
Description
Proclaiming Saturday,November 17, 2018, as National Adoption Day and urging citizens to join in the local
celebration on Friday, Nov. 16.
Additional Copies
Paula Willey,Assistant Court Administrator,Lewis County Superior Court:
paula.willey @lewiscountywa.gov