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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH
WHEREAS, February 1-28, 2009, has been designated Career and Technical
Education Month by the Association for Career and Technical Education: and
WHEREAS, profound economic and technological changes in our society are
rapidly reflected in the structure and nature of work, thereby placing new and additional
responsibilities on our educational system: and
WHEREAS, career and technical education provides Americans with a school -to -
careers connection and is the backbone of a strong, well-educated workforce, which fosters
productivity in business and industry and contributes to America's leadership in the
international marketplace; and
WHEREAS, career and technical education gives high school students experience
in practical, meaningful applications of basic skills such as reading, writing and
mathematics, thus improving the quality of their education, motivating potential dropouts
and giving all students leadership opportunities in their fields and in their communities;
and
WHEREAS, the ever-increasing cooperative efforts of career and technical
educators, business and industry stimulate the growth and vitality of our local economy
and that of the entire nation by preparing graduates for career fields forecast to experience
the largest and fastest growth in the next decade.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED TI -IAT I, Pamela Torliatt, Mayor of
Petaluma, along with the members of the City Council, do hereby proclaim February 1-28,
2009, as Career and Technical Education Month in Petaluma and urge all citizens to
become familiar with the services and benefits offered by the career and technical
education programs in this City and to support and participate in these programs to
enhance their individual work skills and productivity.