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Foster Parents Dayproclamation MAYORAL PROCLAMATION FOSTER PARENTS' DAY MAY 8, 1990 WHEREAS the American famil defined broadl as two or more Y. Y individuals who assume typical family obligations, is the foundation upon which all individuals develop their skills to lead productive, satisfying and independent lives, and WHEREAS, the strength of many American families is currently being challenged by outside pressures and lack of resources, and WHEREAS, dysfunctional families take their toll not only on family members, but on society as a whole, and WHEREAS, thousands of children in this country and elsewhere are waiting for the same thing; to be a part of a family, to be someone's son or daughter, and WHEREAS, many of these children are school-aged, same have physical or mental disabilities, some come with brothers and sisters, and many are minorities. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert A. Pool, Mayor of the City of Clermont in recognition of the Foster Parents of Lake County who open their homes and hearts and provide love and care for abused and neglected children and who provide these children with an opportunity for a life of accomplishments, dignity and purpose, do hereby proclaim and recognize May 8, 1990 as FOSTER PARENTS DAY in the City of Clermont and I call upon the citizens of Clermont to join with us in support and appreciation of Lake County's Foster Parents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Clermont to be affixed this 24th day of April in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety. CITY OF CLERMONT ROBERT A. POOL, MAYOR Attest: V J s E. an Zil City Clerk