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June 25 - July 1, 2023, as National Week of the Boys and Girls Club
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WHEREAS, the first Boys and Girls Club of America opened in Hartford, Connecticut in 1860, with character development at the cornerstone of the experience; and
WHEREAS, the San Leandro Boys Club was established in 1947 at St. Leander Church and changed to the Boys and Girls Club in 1991; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs is to inspire youth to achieve their full potential in a safe, positive and engaging environment, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and religion; and
WHEREAS, the vision of the Boys and Girls Clubs is to ensure that success is within the reach of every participant, with all members on track to graduate from high school, and that each has a plan for the future, demonstrates good character and citizenship, and lives a healthy lifestyle; and
WHEREAS, the San Leandro Boys and Girls Club currently employs over 50 employees, serves over 2,500 youth annually, and collaborates with others in our city, as a true community partner; and
WHEREAS, June 25-July 1 is recognized as the week-long national celebration of the Boys and Girls Club.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Juan González III, Mayor of San Leandro, do hereby proclaim
June 25 - July 1, 2023, as National Week of the Boys and Girls Club in San Leandro, in recognition of the tremendously positive impact the club has on our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of San Leandro to be affixed this 20th day of June 2023.
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Juan González III, Mayor
City of San Leandro