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PROCLAMATION <br />DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2002 <br />AS LITERACY MONTH <br />WHEREAS, solid literacy skills are instrumental in providing all members of <br />society with the opportunity to realize their dreams and succeed in all aspects of life; and <br />WHEREAS, literacy empowers parents in their role as their children's first <br />teacher, preparing their children to be ready to learn upon entering school and <br />encouraging them to develop a positive attitude to a lifelong learning that will ensure <br />success; and <br />-WHEREAS, the Gifford Youth Activity Center and the Adult Literacy Service of <br />Indian River County, Inc. have acknowledged that improved literacy plays a major role in <br />the economic, social and spiritual well-being of a community, and have taken proactive <br />steps to improve literacy in the community. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that September, 2002, be <br />designated as <br />LITERACY MONTH <br />in Indian River County, and encourage County residents to enjoy the simple pleasure of <br />reading in appreciation of the privilege of literacy. <br />Adopted this 17th day of September, 2002. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />September 17, 2002 <br />