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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: September 17, 2024 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 4-c <br /> SUBJECT: Adult Education and Family Literacy Week Proclamation <br /> DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Proclamation Alice Denson, Executive Director, <br /> Orange Literacy, 919-914-6153 <br /> Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford, 919- <br /> 245-2130 <br /> Commissioner Sally Greene, 919-245- <br /> 2130 <br /> PURPOSE: To approve a proclamation designating the week of September 16-20, 2024 as Adult <br /> Education and Family Literacy Week in Orange County and commending Orange Literacy for its <br /> 40 years of dedicated service to the community. <br /> BACKGROUND: The week of September 16-20, 2024 is considered Adult Education and Family <br /> Literacy Week by several organizations on a national level. In addition, Orange Literacy is <br /> celebrating its 40th anniversary this year promoting literacy, and has positively impacted the lives <br /> of thousands of adults and families in the Orange County community. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this proclamation. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY <br /> OBJECTIVE 7. Invest in services and programs that improve the health and quality of life <br /> of the community (e.g., recreation and public open spaces, arts, etc.) <br /> • GOAL 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION/LEARNING COMMUNITY <br /> OBJECTIVE 1. Foster collaborative relationships with formal and informal educational <br /> organizations and agencies to provide opportunities for community members to meet, <br /> connect, and learn together. <br /> OBJECTIVE 3. Provide support for workforce development through training, tools, <br /> technology, and other resources. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the <br /> Chair to sign the proclamation designating the week of September 16-20, 2024 as Adult Education <br /> and Family Literacy Week in Orange County, and commending Orange Literacy for its 40 years <br /> of dedicated service to the community. <br />