Proclaiming Nov. 23, 2019, as National Adoption Day, inviting public to join local events on Nov. 22 PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 23, 2019, AS
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LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS,Lewis County recognizes the importance of giving children permanent,safe new)
and loving families through adoption;and
WHEREAS,an estimated 123,000 children are in foster care in the United States—
including more than 9,200 in Washington and more than 760 in Lewis County;ands,
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, National Adoption Day is Saturday, Nov.23, 2019;and
WHEREAS, Lewis County Superior Court will celebrate National Adoption Day with a special event on Friday,
Nov. 22,2019:finalizing the adoption of five children at 1:30 p.m.then hosting a reception at 2:15 p.m.;
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
Nov.23,2019,as"National Adoption Day"and urges all citizens to join in the local celebration on Nov. 22 to
help raise awareness about the importance of adoption.
Done in open session this 18th day of November 2019.
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LBOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOCC Meeting Date: Nov. 18, 2019
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Proclamation
Celebrating National Adoption Day
Contact: Rieva Lester Phone: 3607401419
Department: SC - Superior Court
Description:
This year Lewis County will be celebrating National Adoption Day on Friday (11/22) starting at 1:30
p.m.
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