33-Hv Head Start
PROCLAMATION NO. 2006-33
WHEREAS, the Greater East Texas Community Action Program, Head Start Child Development Center is a non-profit organization established to provide services to low-income children and
families in Walker county; and
WHEREAS, to develop fully and to achieve social competence, children and their families are provided a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to services including education, health,
nutrition, social services, parent involvement, ethnic, cultural and linguistic experience and heritage; and
WHEREAS, Head Start strives for excellence in staffing, management, oversight, facilities and research; expanding to better meet the needs of children and families; and forming partnerships
with communities, schools, the private sector and other national initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Head Start is to provide comprehensive services to improve the quality of life for children and families.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested
in me as Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
October 2006
be declared: “HEAD START AWARENESS MONTH”
and by doing so encourage all citizens of Huntsville and Walker County to be aware of the tremendous efforts made by the Head Start Development Center and to strongly support their mission
and program.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 17th day of October, 2006.
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J. TURNER, MAYOR