BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Klickitat County, Washington

2017 Random Acts of Kindness Proclamation

Whereas, it is known that kindness increases overall health and decreases feelings of stress in people of all ages; and

Whereas, the act of being kind increases energy, levels of happiness, and hormones that can lower blood pressure and improve heart health; and

Whereas, volunteering and giving help to others protects people from heart disease and decreases the likelihood of early death; and

Whereas, engaging in acts of kindness produces endorphins which serve to decrease pain; and

Whereas, engaging in acts of kindness decrease stress, anxiety and depression; and

Whereas, acts of kindness are a free and easy to use strategy to build stronger connections in the community which can lower rates of teen substance use and mental health issues; and

Whereas, the Klickitat and Lyle Teens Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse Coalition are working to increase awareness of these facts, and encourage Klickitat County citizens to take steps to increase acts of kindness in their communities.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners, that they declare their support for the Klickitat and Lyle Teens Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse Coalition’s efforts by proclaiming February 12^th  – 18^th as Random Acts of Kindness week in Klickitat County.

            DATED this 7^th day of February, 2017.

                                                                        BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                        Klickitat County, Washington

                                                                        Jim Sizemore, Chairman

                                                                        David M. Sauter, Commissioner

                                                                        Rex F. Johnston, Commissioner

ATTEST:

Clerk of the Board

in and for the County of Klickitat, State

of Washington