File #: 25-2401    Version: 1 Name: RECOGNIZING APRIL 30, 2025, AS DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS (CHILDREN'S DAY
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 4/9/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 4/10/2025 Final action: 4/10/2025
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 30, 2025, AS D?A DE LOS NI?OS (CHILDREN'S DAY) WHEREAS, Children's Day has been celebrated annually in M?xico since 1925; and WHEREAS, this celebration had its origins during ?lvaro Obreg?n's presidential period after the country joined the Geneva Conventions and looked after the wellness of the vulnerable children affected by World War I; and WHEREAS, the United Nations suggested in 1959 that countries adopt a National Children's Day in honor of the Children's Rights Declaration of 1959; and WHEREAS, children are our future and are owed inalienable rights. It is the responsibility of society to ensure their rights are met & protections; and WHEREAS, children are citizens of the world who need emotional and physical stability and should not be separated from their parents and family; and WHEREAS, children have the right to an education, to enjoy a social life, and to build their futures; and WHEREAS, children have the right to food so that ...
Sponsors: ALMA E. ANAYA, SCOTT R. BRITTON, JOHN P. DALEY, BRIDGET GAINER, BILL LOWRY, DR. KISHA E. McCASKILL, DONNA MILLER, JOSINA MORITA, KEVIN B. MORRISON, SEAN M. MORRISON, MICHAEL SCOTT JR., TARA S. STAMPS, MAGGIE TREVOR

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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

RECOGNIZING APRIL 30, 2025, AS DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS (CHILDREN'S DAY)

 

WHEREAS, Children's Day has been celebrated annually in México since 1925; and

 

WHEREAS, this celebration had its origins during Álvaro Obregón's presidential period after the country joined the Geneva Conventions and looked after the wellness of the vulnerable children affected by World War I; and

 

WHEREAS, the United Nations suggested in 1959 that countries adopt a National Children's Day in honor of the Children's Rights Declaration of 1959; and

 

WHEREAS, children are our future and are owed inalienable rights. It is the responsibility of society to ensure their rights are met & protections; and

 

WHEREAS, children are citizens of the world who need emotional and physical stability and should not be separated from their parents and family; and

 

WHEREAS, children have the right to an education, to enjoy a social life, and to build their futures; and

 

WHEREAS, children have the right to food so that they will not suffer from malnutrition and die from hunger; and

 

WHEREAS, children have the right to health, to be protected from illness, and to grow and become healthy adults; and

 

WHEREAS, children have the right to safe drinking water and proper sanitary conditions; and

 

WHEREAS, children have the right to freedom by being able to express themselves, to have opinions, to have access to information, and to participate in decisions that affect their lives; and

 

WHEREAS, children have the right to protection and to live in a secure and caring environment that preserves the child's well-being and

 

WHEREAS, this year marks the 25th annual Chicago Día de los Niño/ Celebrating Young Americans Parade; and

 

WHEREAS, this year’s theme is “Children’s rights are All Students’ Rights” where their guiding principles has always been education- Every Child, Every Dream shaping tomorrows future; and

 

WHEREAS, in many countries, April 30, 2025, Día de los Niño (Children's Day) recognizes the achievements and contributions of children; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognizes Sunday, April 30th, 2025, as Día de los Niño (Children's Day)

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