22-literacy-2007PROCLAMATION 2007-22
WHEREAS International Literacy Day was first observed on September 8, 1967, to focus attention on the need to promote worldwide literacy; and
WHEREAS The Chairman of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declares International Literacy Day every September to focus
attention on literacy worldwide;and
WHEREAS It is estimated that more than 30% of adults in Huntsville and Walker County are limited in their ability to read and write English; 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 of the City of Huntsville that:
September 14, 2007
be proclaimed
“HUNTSVILLE LITERACY DAY”
in the City of Huntsville.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED on this the 14th day of September 2007.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
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J. Turner, Mayor