City of Fargo, ND

10/24/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/23/2024 23:02

Mayoral Proclamation - Lights on After School Day


Mayoral Proclamation - Lights on After School Day

Afterschool programs provide safe and engaging learning experiences that help children realize their full potential and support their academic growth.

10/24/2024

View the signed Mayoral Proclamation for Lights on After School Day.

WHEREAS, The citizens of Fargo are committed to quality afterschool programs; and

WHEREAS, Afterschool programs provide safe and engaging learning experiences that help children realize their full potential and support their academic growth; support working families by ensuring children are safe; and build stronger communities by involving students, parents, businesses and volunteers in the lives of young people; and

WHEREAS, While providing critical support for children, afterschool programs also offer new experiences and opportunities, and youth who attend afterschool programs attend school more often and do better in school; and

WHEREAS, Fargo is committed to the education and well-being of youth and recognize that quality afterschool programs prepare children to become successful adults and help the community thrive; and

WHEREAS, Lights On Afterschool, the national celebration of afterschool programs, promotes the importance of quality afterschool programs for children, families and communities; and

WHEREAS, The demand for afterschool programs continues to grow; and

WHEREAS, Fargo is committed to providing expanded learning opportunities that help children learn, grow and develop the skills essential for success in life and work.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2024 as

LIGHTS ON AFTER SCHOOL DAY

in the City of Fargo and commits our city to engage in innovative afterschool programs and activities that ensure the lights stay on and the doors stay open for all children afterschool.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of The City of Fargo, North Dakota to be affixed this 24th day of October, 2024.

Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney
Mayor
Fargo, North Dakota