Office of the Mayor

Proclamation

Lawrence, Kansas

WHEREAS: Kansas Association for Family and Community Education is an independent non profit organization instituted for the purpose of enriching Kansas families; and

WHEREAS: The mission of family and community education is strengthening individuals, families, and communities through:

· Continuing education

· Developing leadership

· Community action, and

WHEREAS: In Kansas during the past year, more than 68 counties with 60 councils with 222 FCE’s and approximately 2,224 members received continuing education through family and community education;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Amyx, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim October 8 – 14 to be

“KANSAS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION WEEK”

in recognition and appreciation of Kansas Association for Family and Community Education members’ contributions to the State of Kansas and encourage all residents to take proper cognizance thereof.

Mike Amyx, Mayor

September 26, 2006