2016 Boys & Girls Club ProclamationVittgpYbania Countp -�Ooarb of 6uperbi orfs
Proclamation
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WEEK
March 7 -13, 2016
Whereas, the youngpeople of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, are tomorrow's leaders; and
Whereas, many such young people need professional youth services to help them cope with a
wide range ofsocial and financial hardships; and
Whereas, the Chatham Unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area organization is
providing services to more than 80 young people last year; and
Whereas, the Boys & Girls Clubs are at the forefront of efforts in academic success, healthy
lifestyles and good character and leadership; and
Whereas, the Boys & Girls Club organizations in our state help ensure that our young people
keep off the streets, offering them a safe and supportive place to go and providing them with
quality programs; and
Whereas, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pittsylvania County will celebrate National Boys & Girls
Club Week along with some 4,100 Clubs and more than four million young children and
teenagers; then
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors do hereby
proclaim March 7 through March 13, 2016 as Boys & Girls Club Week in Pittsylvania County,
and call on our citizens to join in recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Club
organizations in our state for providing comprehensive, effective services to young people in our
communities.
Given under my hand this day 7r" day of March, 2016.
�- o�- 4Cd- v�C.vcs�-
Jefsie L. Barksdale, thair
Piusylvania County Board of S,Npervisors
Clarence C. Afonday, Clerk
Pittsylvania County Board o