HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2028 RESOLUTION NO. 2028
RELATIVE TO COMMEMORATING FAMILY WEEK
~EREAS, Families are the primary, most universal,
and enduring element of civilization, and the chief cornerstone
of human scciety~ and
WHEREAS, This Country was settled and built by
families and the family has been, is now, and will be the pri-
mary source of its strength; and
WHEREAS, Work and the Family are at the center of our
lives and are the foundation of our dignity, prosperity, and
survival as a free people; and
WHEREAS, This Nation is experiencing a resurgence of
interest in and creative energy directed towards the concept
of a sustained and enduring American Family Unit~ and
WHEREAS, A decade ago, a national tradition of ob-
serving the week which includes Thanksgiving Day as "National
Family Week" was begun; and, in response, many religious
institutions, business groups, fraternal and civic organizations,
as well as local, state and national leaders have encouraged
and promoted activities supporting the family; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate at this time that the family
unitr as an essential and primary social element, and the im-
portance of wholesome family living, family loyalties, and bonding
traditions be acknowledged;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the week beginning
November 21, 1982 is proclaimed as "Family Week", during which
the public is encouraged and urged to observe "Family Week"
with appropriate ceremony and activities.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a
regular meeting of the Saratoga City Council on the ]st day
of December, ~982, by unanimous vote:
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