PROCLAMATION
National Youth Week
May 1-7, 2022
WHEREAS:
Recreation benefits
individuals, families, neighbourhoods, and communities; and
WHEREAS:
There is an
increasing interest in intentional youth development through recreation in
Canada – founded on a substantial and growing body of research to support the
role of recreation in the positive development of youth; and
WHEREAS:
The Town of Bradford
West Gwillimbury provides high-quality programs and leisure opportunities for
residents to lead healthy, active lives through recreation and to make our
community a great place to live, work and play; and
WHEREAS:
Canadian youth are
not often recognized for the valuable contributions they make to their
communities, as well as Canada’s social, economic, and civic landscape.
Meaningful youth engagement through recreation emphasizes access, equity, and
social justice and leads to positive youth development; and
WHEREAS:
National Youth Week
reminds us all of the valuable contributions that recreation and parks can make
to youth development and that youth can make to community development. National
Youth Week is endorsed by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association and the
network of agencies and individuals committed to the positive development of
youth.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That His Worship
Mayor Rob Keffer and Members of Council proclaim May 1-7, 2022 as NATIONAL
YOUTH WEEK in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A FLAG-RAISING
The flag-raising will take place on Friday, April, 29 at 4:00pm (outside) at theBWG Leisure Centre (471 West Park Ave.)
