WHEREAS, The role of a godparent is a longstanding, rich tradition, practiced by diverse communities of faiths, nationalities, and countries throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, Godparent relationships extend the support network for children, parents, and families, creating mutual commitments and shared responsibilities to stabilize and strengthen the family backbone of our communities; and
WHEREAS, Godparents promise to foster child health, development, and spiritual growth, encouraging character, values, and decision-making skills amongst our youth that contribute to community-focus and good citizenship; and
WHEREAS, By recognizing the commitment of godparents to children, parents, families and communities, our city encourages and meaningfully supports healthy extended families ■**nd child development; now, therefore,
BE MyRESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this 28th day of March, 2018 do hereby join with families, communities and faith-baggdjeaders in recognition of godparents; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, We declare July 13, 2018, Godparent's Day in the City of Chicago; and,
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JAMES CAPPLEMAN Alderman - 46th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the city will continue to foster greater awareness of the vital roleTof godparents among Chicagoans, and hereby affirms to promote activities and programs that recognize the role of godparents in the lives of children, parents, families and communities.