During a January 8th Special Session of the Sulphur Springs City Council, Mayor John Sellers proclaimed January 20-26, 2010 “School Choice Week”.

CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, all children in the City of Sulphur Springs should have access to the highest quality education possible; and

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

WHEREAS, quality education is critically important to the economic vitality of the City of Sulphur Springs; and

WHEREAS, the City of Sulphur Springs 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, the City of Sulphur Springs 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, JOHN A. SELLERS, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the City Council of the City of Sulphur Springs, Texas, do hereby proclaim the week of January 20 – 26, 2019 as

“SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK”

in the City of Sulphur Springs and urge all citizens to join with me in recognizing this observance.