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P R O C L A M A T I O N <br />LITERACY WEEK <br />IN <br />ORANGE COUNTY <br />WHEREAS, the ability to read is of fundamental importance to all <br />people, and <br />WHEREAS, this nation was founded by, and depends upon, a literate <br />and informed citizenry, and <br />WHEREAS, literacy is a gateway to the full participation in the <br />affairs of this nation, and <br />WHEREAS, adult new readers should be recognized for their efforts <br />toward personal and civic growth, and <br />WHEREAS, volunteers in adult literacy programs should be commended <br />for their willingness to give the time that is necessary <br />to help others improve their skills, and <br />WHEREAS, September 8 is designated as International Literacy Day, <br />NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby <br />declare September 8th through the 14th as Celebrate <br />Literacy Week in honor of those adults for whom the <br />achievement of literacy, for themselves and others, has <br />become a primary goal. <br />This the 20th day of AugjAst, 1991- <br />Moses Carey, Jr., Chair <br />Attest: <br />Beverly A. Blythe <br />Clerk to the Board <br />2 <br />