HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. MAYORS REPORT 04/06/2010
PROCLAMA TION
"Week of the Young Child"
April 11-17, 2010
"Early Years Are Learning Years"
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect, Mt. Prospect Child Care Center,
and other local organizations in conjunction with the National Association for
the Education of Young Children are celebrating the Week of the Young Child;
and
WHEREAS, these organizations are working to improve early learning
opportunities, which are crucial to the growth and development of young
children, and to building better futures for everyone in the Village of Mount
Prospect, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the future of Mount Prospect and the State of Illinois depends on
the quality of early childhood experiences provided to young children today,'
and
WHEREAS, in recognizing and supporting the people, programs and policies
that are committed to high quality early childhood education as the right choice
for kids.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount
Prospect, do hereby proclaim April 11-17, 2010 as the
"WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD"
in the Village of Mount Prospect and I urge all individuals to recognize and
support the needs of young children in ours and neighboring communities.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Dated this 6th day of April, 2010
PROCLAMATION
"NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK"
April 11-17, 2010
WHEREAS, libraries everywhere playa vital role in supporting the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS our nation's school, academic, public and special libraries make a difference
in the lives of millions of Americans, today, more than ever; and
WHEREAS, librarians are trained professionals, helping people of all ages and
backgrounds find and interpret the information they need to live, learn and work in a
challenging economy: and
WHEREAS, libraries serve as crucial technology hubs for people in need of free Web
access, computer training and assistance finding job resources; and
WHEREAS, libraries are part of the American Dream - places for opportunity, education,
self-help and lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS, library use is up nationwide among all types of library users, continuing a
decade-long trend; and
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are
celebrating National Library Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do
hereby proclaim the week of April 11-17, 2010 as
"NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK"
and I encourage all residents to visit the library this week to take advantage of the
wonderfullibrary resources available @ your library; Communities thrive @ your library.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Dated this 6th day of April, 2010
PROCLAMA TION
NA TIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH
APRIL 2010
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect finds that decent, safe, and affordable housing is part of the
American dream and a goal of all Illinois residents; and
WHEREAS, individuals in the State of Illinois have the right to choose where to live without discrimination
based on race, color, religion, age, gender, familial status, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation,
and/or disability; and
WHEREAS, acts of housing discrimination and barriers to equal housing opportunity are repugnant to a
common sense of decency and fairness; and
WHEREAS, federal and state laws affirm the right of every person to equal housing opportunity; and
WHEREAS, fair housing is a positive community good; and
WHEREAS, economic stability, community health, and human relations in all communities and the State of
Illinois are improved by diversity and integration; and
WHEREAS, stable, integrated, and balanced residential patterns are threatened by discriminatory acts and
unlawful housing practices that result in segregation of residents and opportunities in our region; and
WHEREAS, the talents of grassroots and non-profit organizations, housing service providers, financial
institutions, elected officials, state agencies, and others must be combined to promote and preserve
integration, fair housing, and equal opportunity: and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law to ensure the civil
rights of people with disabilities and established a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the
elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the ADA has expanded opportunities for Americans with disabilities by reducing barriers, changing
perceptions, and increasing full participation in community life; we celebrate and recognize the progress that
has been made under the ADA by reaffirming the principles of equality and inclusion and recommitting our
efforts to reach full ADA Compliance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect do hereby proclaim the month
of April 2010 as:
':National fair :Housing Montk ~~
in the Village of Mount Prospect to establish the Village of Mount Prospect as an open and inclusive
community committed to fair housing and to reaffirm our commitment to work toward full inclusion of all people
and promote appropriate activities by private and public entities intended to provide or advocate for integration
and equal housing opportunities for all residents and prospective residents of the Village of Mount Prospect.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Dated this 6th day of April, 2010