A Resolution Honoring Godparents
WHEREAS, The bond between godparents, children and parents is an important social relationship that plays a vital role in the community-village concept of raising our children; and
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 and child development; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of City Council ofthe City of Chicago, assembled this 13th day of April, 2016 do hereby join with families, communities and faith-based leaders in recognition Of godparents; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, We declare July 15, 2016, Godparent's Day in the City of Chicago; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the city will continue to foster greater awareness of the vital role of 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.
Alderman - 46th Ward
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