Proclamation - 20th Annual "Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day"

WHEREAS,  years of research confirms the benefits of high quality child care for young children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development and later life outcomes; and  
 
WHEREAS,  child care promotes the well-being of children and responds to the needs of parents and the broader community by supporting quality of life so that citizens can fully participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community; and  
 
WHEREAS,  trained and knowledgeable Early Childhood Educators and child care staff are the key to quality in early learning and child care programs and champions for children;  
 
NOW THEREFORE, I, Brian Saunderson, Mayor of the Town of Collingwood, 
 
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM that October 22, 2020 be designated the 20th Annual “Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day” in recognition of the education, dedication and commitment of child care workers to children, their families and quality of life of the community.  
 
Dated this 19th day of October, 2020