HomeMy WebLinkAboutLR Proclamation in Recognition of Week of the Young Child
City of San Rafael
Proclamation
Week of the Young Child - April 6 – 12, 2024
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, quality early childhood education promotes the intellectual, emotional and physical
development of children, which in turn lay the foundation for children's success in school and later life;
and
WHEREAS, young children need developmentally appropriate, accessible, and available early care and
education settings; and
WHEREAS, high–quality early childhood education depends on high–quality early childhood educators
who ensure that children, supported by families, have the early experiences they need for a strong
foundation; and
WHEREAS, public policies and programs which support early learning for all young children are crucial
to their futures, and those who contribute significantly to the lives of young children in our community
deserve our recognition and gratitude; and
WHEREAS, San Rafael is a strong, safe community which is supportive of families raising caring and
capable children, and it appreciates the many organizations and individuals that support access to high-
quality childcare programs for our young people;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, KATE COLIN, Mayor of San Rafael, hereby proclaim April 6 through 12,
2024 as the Week of the Young Child and hereby recognize that when our society invests in educators, we
also invest in children and families.
Kate Colin
Mayor