NOY 5 1979

November Ist 1979,

Mayor's Office,
Port Coquitlam, B. C.

Your Honour:

The Optimist Club of Coquitlam is part of an international
mens service club dedicated to helping youth in the community.

During the years in‘which our organization has been serving -
youth, we ‘have traditionally conducted observances that recognize the
contributions and accomplishments of youth during the second week of
November. :

We are asking you at this time for your support in-our
endeavour and to proclaim November 12th to 16th as."Youth Appreciation
Week" in your area. mo

A sample proclamation might read as follows:

"WHEREAS, the vast majority of the youth are concerned,
knowledgeable and responsible citizens, and

WHEREAS, the accomplishments and achievements of these
young citizens deserve recognition and praise of their
elders, and ~

WHEREAS, Optimist International has since 1954 developed
and promoted a program entitled Youth Appreciation Week, and

WHEREAS, the citizens of Port Coquitlam has indicated a

desire to join with the Optimists in expressing appreciation
and approval of the contributions of the youth, I (name & title)
therefore proclaim the second week of November as Youth
Appreciation Weck in Port Coquitlam. By this action, let it be
known that we have faith in the ability of today's youth

as they assume responsible roles in the future of mankind.!!

Dur organization appreciates your consideration of our

LATE (TEN Yours sincerely,

RECEIVED AT: . | Bob Simms,

en am Community Service Chairman.
rnarnemnnanercrn TR (945 Jarvis Street,
NOV 5 1979 - Coquitlam, B. C. V3 428)