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City of Toronto Proclamation |
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"Scout/Guide Week"
February 20 - 27, 2000
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the Scouting and Guiding movement was established to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities; and
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Scouting and Guiding in Toronto is a vital program serving youth of all ages, and provides opportunities for outdoor activities, sports, adventure, discipline, friendship and fun; and
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their goals of seeking local initiatives such as cultural diversity, special needs programs and Scouting for the disabled have become a reality; and
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more than 35,000 members of the Scouting organizations, the Scouts and the Guides will be celebrating Scout/Guide Week in Toronto; and
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Scouting/Guiding in Toronto will continue to play a valuable role in the lives of our youth, through innovative programs, dedicated volunteers and staff.
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I, Mayor Mel Lastman, on behalf of Toronto City Council and the more than 2.3 million people of our great City, do hereby proclaim February 20 - 27, 2000 as "Scout/Guide Week" in the City of Toronto.
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[Signed Mayor Mel Lastman]
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