National Parental Involvement Day

Proclamation
By the Governor of Alabama

WHEREAS, Parent and community involvement is a significant factor in the success of schools; and

WHEREAS, During the past decade, school systems throughout the country have accepted the services of dedicated volunteers to assist professional educators, and these volunteers have offered their time, encouragement, and meaningful contact with students; and

WHEREAS, By becoming a volunteer, parents and community members are providing an invaluable contribution to the education of our students; and

WHEREAS, Volunteers are called upon to assist teachers and staff with the day-to-day activities involved in providing a balanced education for our students and are an important part of a team that strives to ensure that each and every one of our students succeeds; and

WHEREAS, During the school year, countless volunteers are spending innumerable hours serving schools throughout Michigan as chaperones, mentors, after-school tutors, club leaders, booster club members, PTA and PTO members, guest speakers, classroom helpers, athletics coaches, and in countless other ways:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim November 19, 2015, as

National Parental Involvement Day

in the State of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 18th day of September 2015.

Robert Bentley
Governor