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Grant County
PRoCLAXA7roN
WHEREAS, every person, no matter their age, social, or cultural background, is capable of making a
positive difference in the world by expressing kindness towards others in a number of ways, and through
acts of kindness, we can promote healthy behaviors and positive dynamics throughout our community;
and
WHEREAS, the many daily acts of kindness that occur in our community are largely inconspicuous
and unobtrusive; and
WHEREAS, by recognizing these acts of kindness, all members of our community will be made
aware of the importance of being kind to others throughout the year, and inspire demonstrations of
kindness; and
WHEREAS, we should. all strive to cultivate caring, kindness, and compassion within our
communities, whether by specific, concerted efforts or by means of individual, spontaneous gestures;
and
WHEREAS, the purpose of a Day of Kindness is to remember the simple day-to-day acts of kindness
that enable our community to be a kinder, safer, and more secure environment to live, work, and play.
and
NOW THEREFORE, THE GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS do hereby
proclaim February 17, 2020, to be
Random Acts of Kindness Day
And the week of February 16 - 23, 2020 to be
Random Acts of Kindness Week
in Grant County, and encourage all people in Grant County to recognize that every act of kindness
makes a difference.
Attest:
rbara J. Vasquez
Jerk of the Board
Signed this 4`h day of February, 2020.
Cindy Cart, Chair
Tom Taylor, Vice- hair
Richard Stevens, Member