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Proclamation

Whereas, each year, School Board Recognition Week is observed by the more than 700 school boards in school districts throughout the Empire State; and

Whereas, the men and women serving as members of school boards are dedicated to children, learning and community, and devote many hours of service to elementary and secondary public education as they continually strive for improvement, excellence and progress in education; and

Whereas, the members of New York’s local school boards are community leaders who provide an invaluable resource as local decision makers, responding not only to the respective educational needs of their communities, but also serving in the interests of schoolchildren and their future; and

Whereas, during October 22-26, 2007, special activities and programs will be held in communities across New York State in observance of School Board Recognition Week and it is fitting to join in acknowledging the commitment and contributions of members of local school boards;

Now, Therefore, I, Eliot Spitzer, Governor of the State of New York, do hereby proclaim October 22-26, 2007 as School Board Recognition Week in the Empire State.

G i v e n under my hand and the Privy Seal of the State at the Capitol in the City of Albany this first day of August in the year two thousand seven.

Eliot Spitzer, Governor

Richard Baum, Secretary to the Governor