Recognizing Oct. 6-12, 2019, as Lewis County 4-H Week BEFORE THE BOARD OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PROCLAMATION
Washington State University Lewis County Extension 4 H Week
October 6 12, 2019, 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 and develop life
skills while enabling them to become self-directed, productive and contributing members of our community.
and
WHEREAS, we reach over 760 Lewis County youth ranging from kindergarten through 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 145 4-H adult volunteers
who have generously given of their time talents, energies and resources to 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 6-12 2019 as 4-H Week We commend the support provided by families volunteers, 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 7th day of October, 2019
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
• • LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Rieva Lester , �MMts��• Gary S p ,
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Edna J Fund, Corn esioner
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution BOCC Meeting Date Oct 07, 2019
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item Agenda Type Consent
Proclamation acknowledging October 6 October 12 2019 as Lewis County 4-H Week
Contact Julie Pirtle Phone x1212
Department WSU Extension
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Proclamation acknowledging October 6 October 12, 2019 as Lewis County 4-H Week