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PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY
MAY 121, 2023
WHEREAS, Child Care Aware® of America and other organizations nationwide
are recognizing Child Care Providers on this day; and
WHEREAS, childcare provides a safe, nurturing place for the enrichment and
development of millions of children nationwide, and is a vital force
in our economy; and
WHEREAS, the pandemic brought to light the importance of childcare providers
for the well-being and economic security of Arizona's young
children, families, and communities.
WHEREAS, childcare programs, which are mostly small businesses, are still
recovering from health and financial hardships stemming from the
pandemic while they continue meeting the needs of families; and
WHEREAS, our future depends on the quality of the early childhood experiences
provided to young children today; support for high-quality childcare
represents a worthy commitment to our children's future.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Chip Wilson, Mayor of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,
do hereby proclaim May 12, 2023, as
PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY
Signed and attested to this day of April 2023.
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Walter"dip" Wilson
Mayor
ATTEST:
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J6aDlfer Pena
City Clerk