CHILDREN'S FOSTER CARE MONTH MAY 2005
WHEREAS, North Dakota citizens recognize with appreciation individuals who provide shelter, safety and well-being to North Dakota's foster children; and
WHEREAS, North Dakota children in family foster homes are provided with safe, secure and stable homes along with the compassion and nurturing of a foster family; and
WHEREAS, North Dakota children are receiving foster care in residential settings with dedicated staff providing care, guidance and stability; and
WHEREAS, foster parents and facility staff provide children with an environment to help them become mature, responsible, productive adults; and
WHEREAS, the needs of North Dakota's foster children will continue to be met by private and public efforts, and foster parents and residential staff are recognized for the vital role they play in the lives of our youth; and
NOW, THEREFORE, as Governor of the State of North Dakota, I do hereby proclaim May 2005, CHILDREN'S FOSTER CARE MONTH in the state of North Dakota.
/s/
John Hoeven
Governor
Attest:
/s/
Alvin A. Jaeger
Secretary of State
http://www.governor.state.nd.us/proc/docs/2005/05/20050501c.pdf