Carroll County Boys & Girls Club Recognized with Proclamation

On Wednesday, Carroll County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bill Chappell toured the Carroll County Boys & Girls Club and signed a proclamation recognizing the club's efforts, designating March 20 through March 26 as 'Boys & Girls Club Week.'

WHEREAS, the young people of Carroll County are tomorrow's leaders; and

WHEREAS, many such young people need professional youth services to help them reach their full potential; and

WHEREAS, there is one Boys & Girls Club organization in Carroll County providing services to more than 250 young people annually; and

WHEREAS, the Boys & Girls Clubs are at the forefront of efforts in academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character citizenship; and

WHEREAS, the Boys & Girls Club organizations in our state help ensure that our young people keep off the streets, offering them a safe and supportive place to go and providing them with quality programs; and

WHEREAS, the Boys & Girls Club of Carroll County will celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Week 2011, along with all 26 metro Atlanta Clubs and millions of young people nationwide.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Carroll County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim March 20 Through March 26, 2011, as Boys & Girls Club Week in Carroll County, Georgia, and encourage our citizens to recognize and commend the Boys & Girls Clubs in our state for providing comprehensive, effective services to the young people in our communities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hand and caused the seal of Carroll County to be affixed this 23rd day of March 2011.