Mayoral Proclamation

WHEREAS, Public school education is a vital component of developing our young people into well-rounded and contributing members of our community and the greater global world; and

WHEREAS, Public School District #61 is an important member of the Darien community, educating 1,700 students in grades K-8 through Mark DeLay, Lace School and Eisenhower Junior High Schools; and

WHEREAS, the Darien District #61 Educational Foundation was established in May, 2009 to support the educational mission of District #61 by providing supplemental funding for programs and initiatives to enhance the quality of education for students in Darien Public School District #61; and

WHEREAS, the Foundation welcomes both the business community and private citizens in support of the Foundation’s mission; and

WHEREAS, the Foundation is poised to announce the kick-off of its inaugural year of awarding grants to teachers, staff and schools in the District #61 family of schools for the 2010-2011 school year; and

WHEREAS, the Foundation is dedicated to supporting the forward-thinking visions of our teachers, staff, and administrators as they strive to bring the world of education alive for our students and future citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kathleen Weaver, Mayor of the City of Darien, hereby proclaim March 15 through 22, 2010 as

Darien District #61 Educational Foundation Week

in Darien and encourage all Darien citizens to join in observance.

In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand And Caused To Be Affixed The Seal Of The City Of Darien.

DONE, this 15^th day of March, 2010.

Kathleen Moesle Weaver, Mayor

Attest:

Joanne F. Coleman, City Clerk