Proclamation Week of the Child

PROCLAMATION
Week of the Young Child
April 2-8, 2022
WHEREAS, All young children deserve quality early learning 
environments that support them as capable and competent lifelong learners; and
WHEREAS, Nurturing parenting, quality and accessible child care, and 
early education programs build strong brains during the critical years from birth 
to age 5; and
WHEREAS, First Things First, Arizona Association for the Education of 
Young Children and other community organizations, in conjunction with the 
National Association for the Education of Young Children, are celebrating the 
51st anniversary of the Week of the Young Child; and
WHEREAS, these organizations are working to improve equitable early 
learning opportunities that can provide a foundation of learning for children in 
the City of El Mirage; and
WHEREAS, Early childhood educators and others who make a difference 
in the lives of young children deserve thanks, recognition, and support; and
WHEREAS, Public policies that support early learning for all young 
children are crucial to Arizona’s families, communities, and economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Alexis Hermosillo, do hereby proclaim 
April 2-8, 2022 as the Week of the Young Child in the City of El Mirage, Arizona 
and encourage all citizens to support and invest in early childhood education in our 
community.
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Alexis A. Hermosillo, Mayor