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Proclamation
Honoring Mason County's High School Graduates
Class of 2023
WHEREAS,May is High School Graduation Month and the perfect opportunity to address increasing education,
acknowledge the adverse and difficult situations being presented to graduating seniors, and pave the way toward
improving the quality of life for all young people; and,
WHEREAS, high school students are still facing an unprecedented year even after the COVID-19 pandemic,
continued economic challenges, and devastation in Ukraine; and,
WHEREAS, families, friends, neighbors, and educators should encourage everyone to focus on the abilities of
all young people, and honor their hard work and achievements; and,
WHEREAS, Mason County graduating students in Cedar, Choice, James A. Taylor, Mary M. Knight, North
Mason,and Shelton High Schools have contributed greatly to our community; and,
WHEREAS, the most effective way to increase awareness to the value of education and to honor graduating
seniors is through everyone's active participation in community activities and the openness to learn and acknowledge
each individual student's abilities, contributions,talents, and the importance of education; and,
WHEREAS, during this generational challenge, our students represent a bright future and will continue along
the path of leadership and service in our community and our nation; and,
WHEREAS, we encourage all citizens to support opportunities for graduating seniors in our community
including employment, higher education, housing, military service, recreational activities, and trades;and,
NOW,THEREFORE,the Board of Mason County Commissioners hereby recognizes the high achievement of
graduation members of the Class of 2023 and on behalf of the residents of Mason County offer our heartfelt
congratulations; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,the Board of Mason County Commissioners does hereby proclaim the month
of May 2023 as"High School Senior Recognition Month", go Black Bears,Bulldogs,Cats, High Climbers, and Owls!
Signed this 2/Sth day of A I
pril,2023.
9� may
Sharon Trask, Ran Neatherlin, Kevin Shutty,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner