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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING APRIL 30, 2022, AS DIA DE LOS NIÑOS (CHILDREN’S DAY) IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, children are our future with inalienable rights, and it is the responsibility of society to ensure their rights are met; 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 build their own futures; and
WHEREAS, children have the right to food so that they will not suffer from malnutrition and suffer 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 identity by having a surname, first name, and a nationality; 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 which preserves the child’s well-being; and
WHEREAS, all of the above rights are also rights given to children who have obtained Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status; and
WHEREAS, the United States should have an established national date to give voice to children with a day of their own; and
WHEREAS, every year, April 30th is recognized in other countries as Día de los Niños (Children’s Day) and acknowledges and celebrates the achievements and contributions of children; and
WHEREAS, more than 2,000 children and families will attend the Chicago Día de los Niños /Celebrating Young Americans Parade & Celebration. The parade strives to raise awareness about the importance of education for children; this year’s theme are children’s rights including DACA students; the guiding principle is education: Every Child, Every DREAM; and
WHEREAS, the Chicago Día de los Niños, the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), and local businesses will come together to award scholarships to outstanding students as part of the celebration.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognizes Saturday, April 30, 2022, as Día de los Niños/ Children’s Day, and applauds the work of the Chicago Día de los Niños’ Committee.
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