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2 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> Adult Education and Family Literacy Week — September 16-20, 2024 <br /> and <br /> Orange Literacy 40' Anniversary <br /> Whereas, literacy is a fundamental skill that empowers individuals and strengthens <br /> communities; and <br /> Whereas, adult education and family literacy programs provide essential education and <br /> support to adults and families, enabling them to achieve personal and professional goals; <br /> and <br /> Whereas, Orange Literacy, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, has dedicated four <br /> decades to promoting literacy and has positively impacted the lives of thousands of adults <br /> and families; and <br /> Whereas, the commitment and efforts of Orange Literacy in providing educational <br /> opportunities and fostering a love for reading and learning are commendable and deserve <br /> recognition; and <br /> Whereas, Adult Education and Family Literacy Week serves as a reminder of the <br /> importance of literacy and the need to support literacy programs in our community; and <br /> Whereas, it is fitting and proper to recognize the achievements and contributions of <br /> Orange Literacy and to encourage continued support for literacy initiatives; <br /> Now, Therefore, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim <br /> the week of September 16-20, 2024, as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in <br /> Orange County, and commend Orange Literacy for its 40 years of dedicated service to <br /> our community. <br /> This the 17th day of September, 2024. <br /> Jamezetta Bedford, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />