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"NATIONAL LITERACY MONTH" <br />September 1999 <br />WHEREAS, the problems created by illiteracy affect all residents through lower <br />productivity and higher social costs; and <br />WHEREAS, Project Learn, Emily Griffith Opportunity School, the Indian Center, the <br />Adult Learning Source and others help Metro Area residents become <br />informed participants in the democratic process; and <br />WHEREAS, the tireless efforts of many local groups have actively contributed to the <br />success of Literacy Programs through volunteerism; and <br />WHEREAS, volunteers in all areas have enabled many residents to reach their goals <br />by providing free classes and tutoring in GED, literacy and English as a <br />Second Language; and <br />WHEREAS, community programs throughout our Nation are observing September as <br />National Literacy Month; <br />THEREFORE, I, CHARLES SISK, Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Louisville do hereby <br />proclaim September as "National Literacy Month" and urge all citizens to consider <br />becoming volunteer tutors in a literacy program. <br />Dated this 7th day of September, 1999. <br />r <br />Charles Sisk, yor Pro-Tem <br />Dave Clabots, City Clerk-- ---- <br />