4.1 American Education WeekA Proclamation
WHEREAS, The public schools are an important
and integral part of our society; and
WHEREAS, The concept of a free and equal
education is an American tradition and this
country's strength; and
WHEREAS, The students of today are the leaders
of tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, All citizens have a responsibility to
support the public schools;
Now, therefore,
I, Merle A. Hodges, Mayor
(Mayor or other officiaB
of the City of Salina, Kansas
(city or state}
Do hereby proclaim November 17-23, 1985, as
American [ducatien Week
and urge all citizens to make a commitment to
public education and to the future
of Salina
(city or state)
children by visiting their local public schools and
by. donating their time and talents to help make the
public schools even :. f,~