Outagamie County
Proclamation 

Whereas, social problems concern our nation and threaten its future; and,

Whereas, connecting youth and adults to work together through volunteer service can bridge the differences that separate people and help solve social problems; and,

Whereas, we, the American people, have a tradition of philanthropy and volunteerism; and,

Whereas, 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills; and,

Whereas, more than seven million youth touch and enhance the lives of others during National 4-H Week and throughout the year by doing good, by giving where there is a need, rebuilding what had been torn down, teaching where there was a desire to learn, and inspiring those who had lost hope; and,

WHEREAS, 4-H youth, volunteers, and Cooperative Extension staff have joined to promote a week of national, collaborative volunteer community service; and

WHEREAS, 4-H has been helping youth and adults learn, grow, and work together for more than one hundred years; and

WHEREAS, volunteer community service is an investment in the future we all must share; and

Now, Therefore, I, Toby Paltzer, County Executive of Outagamie County, do hereby proclaim
 

October 2-8, 2005 National 4-H Week 

in Outagamie County, and urge my fellow citizens to observe this day by connecting with youth, friends, fellow employees and relatives, and with school, community, and civic groups to engage in projects benefiting their community. 

In Witness Thereof, I have hereunto set our hands.  Done at the County Administration Building in the City of Appleton this 23rd day of September in the year two thousand five.

/s/ Robert N. Paltzer Jr.       
Outagamie County Executive

Next Proclamation
Previous Proclamation