RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Million Father March has grown out of the recognition of the power of the male involvement in the education of students; and

WHEREAS, the Million Father March is an opportunity for men to show their commitment to the educational lives of their children on the first day of school and throughout the school year; and

WHEREAS, a father who actively participates in the educational and social development life of a child is invaluable and irreplaceable; and

WHEREAS, research shows that children whose fathers take active roles in their educational lives earn better grades, get better test scores, enjoy school more and are more likely to graduated from high school and attend college and have fewer behavior problems when fathers speak and listen to them regularly and are active in their lives; and

WHEREAS, a good father is part of a good parent team and is critical to creating a strong family structure that produces children who are more academically proficient, socially developed and self-assured to become adults who are valuable assets to their communities; and

WHEREAS, men of all races and faith backgrounds are encouraged to take children to school on their first day of school,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Anson County Board of Commissioners supports the yearly Million Father’s March and encourage all citizens to play a significant role in the success of this March.

Adopted this 21^st day of July, 2008

Anna H. Baucom, Chair