HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 89-092-CCBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NUMBER 89-92 -CC
WHEREAS, it is the belief of the Washington State Statewide Steering
Committee on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, Pregnancy and Parenting,
that by encouraging self-worth, promoting prevention education, and affirming
the goodness and value of youth, we can reduce the incidence of teenage
pregnancy, which leads to serious health and social problems; and
WHEREAS, we must all acknowledge our collective responsibility and recognize
that there is no single approach to solving the problem; and
WHEREAS, government, community organizations, religious groups, youth agencies,
businesses, civic groups, schools, as well as parents and youth must educate
themselves, identify their roles, and work cooperatively; and
WHEREAS, the Statewide Steering Committee has launched the "Let's Talk"
campaign in Washington State to support the role of the family in educating
our youth about sexuality and parenting issues; and
WHEREAS, our community has a responsibility to help parents and children
explore and effectively communicate about issues in moral -physical develop-
ment, sexuality, decision making, and responsible parenthood to improve
the quality of family life;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Grant County Commissioners do hereby
proclaim the month of October 1989 as "Let's Talk" Month.
DONE THIS 18th DAY OF September , Iq 89 _.— -"3� 1� X;1
ATTEST:
IC of the Board
Constituting the Board of County Commissioners
of Grant County, Washington