In 2014, Colorado became the first state to establish October as Safe Schools Month through a joint resolution as well as a governor's proclamation. Copies of the resolution were sent to the White House and several members of the U.S. Cabinet.
This document is the Proclamation signed by Governor John Hickenlooper.
State of Colorado
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, education is paramount to the future of this state and nation; and
WHEREAS, excellence in education and academic achievement is dependent on safe, secure, and respectful learning environments; and
WHEREAS, the safety and well-being of all students, teachers and school staff can be jeopardized by crime and violence, bullying, aggression, substance abuse, suicide concerns, gang activity, vandalism and absenteeism in our schools; and
WHEREAS, it is important for all community leaders – public, private, law enforcement, fire safety, emergency management, business and non-profit – to join with educators and the Colorado School Safety Resource Center to help ensure that our schools remain safe, positive environments, conducive to learning; and
WHEREAS, the observance of Safe Schools Month serves to remind us of the importance of school safety;
Therefore, I, John W. Hickenlooper, Governor of the State of Colorado, do hereby proclaim the October, 2014,
SAFE SCHOOLS MONTH
in the State of Colorado.
GIVEN under my hand and the Executive Seal of the State of Colorado, this first day of October, 2014
John W. Hickenlooper
Governor
In 2014, Colorado became the first state to establish October as Safe Schools Month through a joint resolution as well as a governor's proclamation. Copies of the resolution were sent to the White House and several members of the U.S. Cabinet.
This document is the Proclamation signed by Governor John Hickenlooper.
State of Colorado
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, education is paramount to the future of this state and nation; and
WHEREAS, excellence in education and academic achievement is dependent on safe, secure, and respectful learning environments; and
WHEREAS, the safety and well-being of all students, teachers and school staff can be jeopardized by crime and violence, bullying, aggression, substance abuse, suicide concerns, gang activity, vandalism and absenteeism in our schools; and
WHEREAS, it is important for all community leaders – public, private, law enforcement, fire safety, emergency management, business and non-profit – to join with educators and the Colorado School Safety Resource Center to help ensure that our schools remain safe, positive environments, conducive to learning; and
WHEREAS, the observance of Safe Schools Month serves to remind us of the importance of school safety;
Therefore, I, John W. Hickenlooper, Governor of the State of Colorado, do hereby proclaim the October, 2014,
SAFE SCHOOLS MONTH
in the State of Colorado.
GIVEN under my hand and the Executive Seal of the State of Colorado, this first day of October, 2014
John W. Hickenlooper
Governor
In 2014, Colorado became the first state to establish October as Safe Schools Month through a joint resolution as well as a governor's proclamation. Copies of the resolution were sent to the White House and several members of the U.S. Cabinet.
This document is the Proclamation signed by Governor John Hickenlooper.
State of Colorado
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, education is paramount to the future of this state and nation; and
WHEREAS, excellence in education and academic achievement is dependent on safe, secure, and respectful learning environments; and
WHEREAS, the safety and well-being of all students, teachers and school staff can be jeopardized by crime and violence, bullying, aggression, substance abuse, suicide concerns, gang activity, vandalism and absenteeism in our schools; and
WHEREAS, it is important for all community leaders – public, private, law enforcement, fire safety, emergency management, business and non-profit – to join with educators and the Colorado School Safety Resource Center to help ensure that our schools remain safe, positive environments, conducive to learning; and
WHEREAS, the observance of Safe Schools Month serves to remind us of the importance of school safety;
Therefore, I, John W. Hickenlooper, Governor of the State of Colorado, do hereby proclaim the October, 2014,
SAFE SCHOOLS MONTH
in the State of Colorado.
GIVEN under my hand and the Executive Seal of the State of Colorado, this first day of October, 2014
John W. Hickenlooper
Governor
Executive Seal of the State of Colorado, this first day of October, 2014 John W. Hickenlooper Governor WHEREAS, education is paramount to the future of this state and nation; and
WHEREAS, excellence in education and academic achievement is dependent on safe, secure, and respectful learning environments; and
WHEREAS, the safety and well-being of all students, teachers and school staff can be jeopardized by crime and violence, bullying, aggression, substance abuse, suicide concerns, gang activity, vandalism and absenteeism in our schools; and
WHEREAS, it is important for all community leaders public, private, law enforcement, fire safety, emergency management, business and non-profit to join with educators and the Colorado School Safety Resource Center to help ensure that our schools remain safe, positive environments, conducive to learning; and
WHEREAS, the observance of Safe Schools Month serves to remind us of the importance of school safety;
Therefore, I, John W. Hickenlooper, Governor of the State of Colorado, do hereby proclaim the October, 2014,