April 02-08, 2023 Week of the Young Child Proclamation
by the
Oapor of the ettp of Renton, Texas
To all to Whom these presents shall come,
Greetings:
WHEREAS, Children's cognitive,physical,social and emotional,and language and literacy development are
built on a foundation of children's positive interactions with adults, peers, and their
environment;and
WHEREAS, High quality early childhood programs provide important benefits to children, families and our
state and national economies; and
WHEREAS, Young children need developmentally appropriate, accessible, and available early care and
education settings;and
WHEREAS, Working families need a strong regulatory structure to give them peace of mind that their
children are safe in high quality early care and education settings;and
WHEREAS, Early childhood educators need opportunities to acquire critical skills, knowledge, and
competencies through pathways to credentials and higher education degrees, without incurring
college debt.
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim this week
of April 02-08,2023 as
"WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD"
in the City of Denton and urge all members of our community to support efforts that increase
children and families' access to high-quality early childhood education.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official
seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the week of April 2nd to April 8',
2023.
` GERARD HLWPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS,CITY SECRETARY
BY: