CITY OF HAYS

To all Citizens of the City of Hays, Greetings:

WHEREAS, all children in Hay should have access to the highest-quality education possible; and

WHEREAS, Hays recognizes the important role that an effective education plays in preparing all students in Hays to be successful adults; and

WHEREAS, quality education is critically important to the economic vitality of Hays; and

WHEREAS, Hays is home to a multitude of high-quality public and nonpublic schools from which parents can choose for their children, in addition to families who educate their children in the home; and

WHEREAS, educational variety not only helps to diversify our economy, but also enhances the vibrancy of our community; and

WHEREAS, Hays has many high-quality teaching professionals in all types of school settings who are committed to educating our children; and

WHEREAS, School Choice Week is celebrated across the country by millions of students, parents, educators, schools and organizations to raise awareness of the need for effective educational options;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JAMES MEIER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF HAYS, KANSAS, do hereby recognize January 20-26, 2019 as Hays School Choice Week and I call this observance to the attention of all of our citizens.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of Hays this 10th day of January, 2019.

James Meier, Mayor