Governor's Proclamation
WHEREAS, because our children are our most cherished treasure, we
must do everything possible to ensure that they have the
resources they need to learn, develop, and achieve their
greatest potential; and
WHEREAS, when started in childhood, good health, safety, and
environmental habits can be maintained for a lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Kids Day of Lexington provides an opportunity for health
care professionals, local law enforcement, fire department,
and other public officials, businesses, agencies, and
organizations to join together in offering health screenings,
educational information about crime, fire safety, health
promotion, disease prevention, and environmental awareness
issues, entertainment, prizes and refreshments; and
WHEREAS, the 5th annual observance of Kids Day of Lexington is a
special day set aside to help create a better community by
educating and caring for people with love, honesty and
laughter.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mark Sanford, Governor of the Great State of
South Carolina, do hereby proclaim May 7, 2005, as
KIDS DAY OF LEXINGTON
throughout the state and encourage all South Carolinians to work together
to educate our children about health, safety, and environmental issues.
http://www.scgovernor.com/uploads/proclamations/KidsDayLexington2005.pdf