31-literacyPROCLAMATION 2004-31
WHEREAS International Literacy Day was first observed on September 8, 1967, to focus attention on the need to promote worldwide literacy; and
WHEREAS It is estimated that 860 million of the world’s adults do not know how to read or write (nearly two-thirds of this number are women), and that more than 100 million children
lack access to education. It is also estimated that 27% of adults in Walker County are limited in their ability to read and write English; and
WHEREAS The organizations that provide literacy services to Huntsville and Walker County include Region VI Education Service Center, Huntsville Area Literacy Council, and Even Start
Family Literacy. They are to be recognized for their contribution to the community; and
WHEREAS International Literacy Day and Huntsville Literacy Day call attention to promote literacy and education to our community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Huntsville that:
September 8, 2004
be proclaimed
“HUNTSVILLE LITERACY DAY”
in the City of Huntsville.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED on this the 7th day of September 2004.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
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Steed Smith, Mayor Pro Tem