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Proclamations aiding women issued by City Council
By Carol Broeder/Arizona Range News
October is the month in which to honor women in education, as well as to increase awareness for and prevention of domestic violence against women.
To recognize outstanding women in education, Mayor Sam Lindsey recently proclaimed October 2009 as "International Alpha Delta Kappa Month" in Willcox.
"Women in education constitute a great portion of the nations' working force, and are constantly striving to serve their communities and nations in educational, civic, cultural, and charitable programs leading to harmony, happiness, and peace among all peoples," said Lindsey, reading the proclamation.
Alpha Delta Kappa is an international women teachers' honorary sorority formed in 1947 for the promotion of excellence in education. Major goals of Alpha Delta Kappa are:
To give recognition to outstanding educators.
To build a fraternal fellowship among educators adding to their effectiveness in the promoting of excellence in education.
To establish high standards of education.
To promote educational and charitable projects and activities enriching the lives of individuals everywhere and assisting these individuals into a happy, constructive, and fulfilling life.
The proclamation was presented to Jean Laird, past president of the Alpha Delta Kappa Chi chapter in Willcox. The current president is Susan Zickert.
In accepting the proclamation, Laird told the audience, "Education is very important right now and the schools budgets are under pressure."
"I have noticed that schools are not well-funded and teachers go in and do their very best in teaching the children," she said.
"Right now school funds are cut at the university and all levels, but testing is still required."
"If children can get a good education they can go on and do anything," said Laird, adding, "If you do not learn basic skills, you are handicapped for life."
"We appreciate our teachers," she added.
The sorority's aim is to encourage better teaching and facilitate education any way they can.
During Alpha Delta Kappa Month, the group brings goodies to the teachers' lounge as a morale booster; gives scholarships; and donates supplies to the schools, especially during the "Stuff the Bus" project.
The membership of the teachers' honorary sorority in Willcox is about evenly split between retired teachers and active teachers.
To qualify for membership, you must have taught for two years and be recommended by another teacher who has worked with you.
Laird is retired after 35 years of teaching, with all but six months of that time spent in Willcox, teaching "mostly the third grade."
At its Sept. 21 meeting, Lindsey also proclaimed October "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Willcox.
"Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 16 and 44," he read.
From Jan. 1 through Aug. 17 this year, 73 people died in Arizona in domestic violence-related incidents, said Lindsey, adding that between Jan. 1, 2003 and Dec. 31, 2008, 559 people in the state lost their lives in ways related to domestic violence.
Female crime victims are nearly twice as likely to be injured if the offender is an intimate partner than if the offender is a stranger, he continued.
According to a 1998 Commonwealth Fund survey, nearly one-third, or 31-percent, of American women report being physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives, Lindsey read.
"Domestic violence has injured and taken the lives of our friends, colleagues, and family members and affects our entire community," he continued.
"Domestic violence education, prevention, advocacy, enforcement and prosecution need increased public attention and support."
"The health, safety, and wellbeing of women and children is now, and must always continue to be one of community's highest priorities," said Lindsey, adding, "Freedom from domestic violence is a fundamental human right, and transcends race, national origin and citizenship."
Program Coordinator Elsa Varela, with House of Hope in Douglas, accepted the proclamation, talking about the domestic crisis shelters located in Douglas, Sierra Vista, and Nogales.
"The shelters exist to provide a safe haven to female victims of physical, economic, sexual, or emotional abuse," she said.
"The primary purpose of shelters is to maintain and strengthen the family in crisis, if at all possible, with total practical support and education," said Varela, adding that services to all members of the family are readily available either through existing shelter programs or through referrals within or outside the agency.
At its Oct. 5 meeting, Lindsey retroactively proclaimed Sept. 7-13, 2009, as National Patriotism Week.
"...The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, through its constitution, is a patriotic order, and... promotes the ideals that the citizens of this nation live in freedom, won through the great sacrifices and many tribulations which have provided the foundation for a free, prosperous and independent life," Lindsey read.
"We realize that each generation must work to maintain this freedom, otherwise, through carelessness or indifference, the rights and liberties enjoyed may vanish, and... it is fitting and proper to recognize this freedom and to honor the nation which provides it," he continued.
Lindsey urged all citizens to join with the Elks "in expressing gratitude for the privilege of Americanism Citizenship with appropriate celebrations and observances."
In accepting the proclamation, Richard Regalado said, "We care about our vets. As long as there are vets in a hospital, the Elks will not forget them."
To recognize outstanding women in education, Mayor Sam Lindsey recently proclaimed October 2009 as "International Alpha Delta Kappa Month" in Willcox.
"Women in education constitute a great portion of the nations' working force, and are constantly striving to serve their communities and nations in educational, civic, cultural, and charitable programs leading to harmony, happiness, and peace among all peoples," said Lindsey, reading the proclamation.
Alpha Delta Kappa is an international women teachers' honorary sorority formed in 1947 for the promotion of excellence in education. Major goals of Alpha Delta Kappa are:
The proclamation was presented to Jean Laird, past president of the Alpha Delta Kappa Chi chapter in Willcox. The current president is Susan Zickert.
In accepting the proclamation, Laird told the audience, "Education is very important right now and the schools budgets are under pressure."
"I have noticed that schools are not well-funded and teachers go in and do their very best in teaching the children," she said.
"Right now school funds are cut at the university and all levels, but testing is still required."
"If children can get a good education they can go on and do anything," said Laird, adding, "If you do not learn basic skills, you are handicapped for life."
"We appreciate our teachers," she added.
The sorority's aim is to encourage better teaching and facilitate education any way they can.
During Alpha Delta Kappa Month, the group brings goodies to the teachers' lounge as a morale booster; gives scholarships; and donates supplies to the schools, especially during the "Stuff the Bus" project.
The membership of the teachers' honorary sorority in Willcox is about evenly split between retired teachers and active teachers.
To qualify for membership, you must have taught for two years and be recommended by another teacher who has worked with you.
Laird is retired after 35 years of teaching, with all but six months of that time spent in Willcox, teaching "mostly the third grade."
At its Sept. 21 meeting, Lindsey also proclaimed October "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Willcox.
"Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 16 and 44," he read.
From Jan. 1 through Aug. 17 this year, 73 people died in Arizona in domestic violence-related incidents, said Lindsey, adding that between Jan. 1, 2003 and Dec. 31, 2008, 559 people in the state lost their lives in ways related to domestic violence.
Female crime victims are nearly twice as likely to be injured if the offender is an intimate partner than if the offender is a stranger, he continued.
According to a 1998 Commonwealth Fund survey, nearly one-third, or 31-percent, of American women report being physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives, Lindsey read.
"Domestic violence has injured and taken the lives of our friends, colleagues, and family members and affects our entire community," he continued.
"Domestic violence education, prevention, advocacy, enforcement and prosecution need increased public attention and support."
"The health, safety, and wellbeing of women and children is now, and must always continue to be one of community's highest priorities," said Lindsey, adding, "Freedom from domestic violence is a fundamental human right, and transcends race, national origin and citizenship."
Program Coordinator Elsa Varela, with House of Hope in Douglas, accepted the proclamation, talking about the domestic crisis shelters located in Douglas, Sierra Vista, and Nogales.
"The shelters exist to provide a safe haven to female victims of physical, economic, sexual, or emotional abuse," she said.
"The primary purpose of shelters is to maintain and strengthen the family in crisis, if at all possible, with total practical support and education," said Varela, adding that services to all members of the family are readily available either through existing shelter programs or through referrals within or outside the agency.
At its Oct. 5 meeting, Lindsey retroactively proclaimed Sept. 7-13, 2009, as National Patriotism Week.
"...The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, through its constitution, is a patriotic order, and... promotes the ideals that the citizens of this nation live in freedom, won through the great sacrifices and many tribulations which have provided the foundation for a free, prosperous and independent life," Lindsey read.
"We realize that each generation must work to maintain this freedom, otherwise, through carelessness or indifference, the rights and liberties enjoyed may vanish, and... it is fitting and proper to recognize this freedom and to honor the nation which provides it," he continued.
Lindsey urged all citizens to join with the Elks "in expressing gratitude for the privilege of Americanism Citizenship with appropriate celebrations and observances."
In accepting the proclamation, Richard Regalado said, "We care about our vets. As long as there are vets in a hospital, the Elks will not forget them."
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