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2 <br /> DRAFT RES-2013-034 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> Resolution In Support of Smart Start and NC Pre K <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County needs the most skilled employees now and in the <br /> future; and <br /> WHEREAS, communities that develop and retain skilled employees excel and <br /> spend less tax money on expensive remedial programs; and <br /> WHEREAS, public policies must support the development of the next generation <br /> of workers so that they can continue to innovate and lead; and <br /> WHEREAS, high quality early care, education and services support the early <br /> development and learning of young children, and make possible the development <br /> of a strong future workforce for our community and businesses; and <br /> WHEREAS, research shows that children who enter kindergarten healthy and <br /> ready to succeed grow to be job-ready workers who help businesses prosper and <br /> good residents who help communities thrive; and <br /> WHEREAS, Smart Start and NC Pre K help create a beneficial workforce, <br /> productivity and quality of life conditions in our state by reducing the achievement <br /> gap for at-risk and underprivileged children, producing better outcomes in <br /> education, health, personal productivity and economic vitality; and <br /> WHEREAS, Smart Start and NC Pre K contribute to the local economy of <br /> Orange County by supporting small businesses, creating jobs and allowing <br /> parents to work; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County supports strong education at all levels from <br /> preschool through higher education; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners, strongly recommend the North Carolina General Assembly <br /> support the current levels of funding, and consider increasing funding, for Smart <br /> Start and NC Pre K in the FY 2013-2014 budget and future budget years. <br /> This the 7t" day of May, 2013. <br /> Barry Jacobs, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />