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WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
APRIL 11-17, 2026
WHEREAS, all of Arizona's children deserve access to high-quality early care and
education(ECE) environments that support healthy development from
birth to age five; and
WHEREAS, early childhood educators and childcare providers form a vital
workforce that supports children's learning while enabling parents to
work or attend school; and
WHEREAS, investing in quality childcare strengthens families, builds lifelong
learning skills for children and contributes to thriving communities and
a strong economy; and
WHEREAS, First Things First, Arizona Association for the Education of Young
Children, Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young
Children, and other community organizations, in conjunction with the
National Association for the Education of Young Children, are
celebrating the 55' anniversary of the Week of the Young Child; and
WHEREAS, these organizations are working to expand equitable early childhood
opportunities and promote public policies that help Arizona's youngest
learners, families, and communities thrive in Apache Junction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Walter "Chip" Wilson, Mayor of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona, do hereby proclaim April I I-17, 2026, as
WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
Signed and attested to this day of April 2026.
Walter "Chip" Wilson
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Evie McKinney
City Clerk