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2008-10-62 Recognizing GED Week & GED Day 3 a I i,z RESOLUTION 2008 - 10 - 62 Officially Recognizing GED Week and GED Day WHEREAS, the West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board region of Virginia, consisting of Danville and Martinsv c, an th counties of Henry, Patrick and I Pittsylvania, recognizes a wel edued ork rce i,osse, ial to the vitality and growth of our economy and the,sengt of our community; and�'` WHEREAS, n 3 percent of the,adittts' n the West Piedmont*ea do not possess a high school diploNo or GED credential, 'p ch hinders'{ieir efforts to oim a good wage and provide for their families;mod}eS , ' , , WHEREAS, t1Ye West PietlitiOat WO ce-Invest Board-' ., identifipthearning the GED certiPate as a critical fast step • ¢forking, yet. a'• educated-, citizens can take to improve their`quality of diving; as p WHEREA the West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board is working to increase awarene s o and access to GED preparati©n.and testing opportunities; and ,,„ WHEREAS, West Piedmont region's adult education programs offered by our public school systems and community colleges have helped hundreds of adults eacifyear to earn their GED tr dential; and WHEREAS, the West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board region, along with the other 15 local Workforce Investment Boards throughout the Commonwealth, will hold events to stress the importance of a well-informed and well-educated workforce and citizenry; NOW, THEREFORE , _ ____ oy E. Harville, Chairman of the Pittsylvania County Boar, of S . - isors, as a member of the West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board region, hereby recognizes October 13-19, 2008, as GED Week and October 15, 2008, as GED Day in Pittsylvania County and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens. 1 a