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FRIENDS NURSERY SCHOOL 70TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, Friends Nursery School, founded in the City of Palo Alto by Friends Meeting in 1955, is
celebrating its 70th anniversary as a distinguished institution; and
WHEREAS, Friends Nursery School, through its tireless dedication and support from the Palo Alto
community and Friends Meeting for 70 years, has provided an invaluable service to the community and its
children; and
WHEREAS, Friends Nursery School has fostered an exceptional staff of dedicated teachers who are
passionate about its play-based programs and has striven to provide an environment for children that is safe,
multicultural, interreligious, and non-discriminatory. It has been acknowledged for its ongoing excellence in
nurturing preschool children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development; and
WHEREAS, Friends Nursery School has helped build stronger communities and neighborhoods by bringing
families together to work cooperatively within the school and alongside classroom teachers, fundraising for
scholarships and maintaining the facility for the children. As part of its core values, Friends Nursery School
generously gives scholarships to families in need which helps provide as many children as possible with the best
start in life; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto wishes to acknowledge and thank Friends Nursery School for its
commitment to the families and children of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Ed Lauing, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, do hereby commend Friends Nursery
School for its outstanding community service, and record my appreciation for Friends Nursery School’s
contributions since its founding in 1955.
Presented: April 26, 2025
______________________________ Ed Lauing Mayor
Proclamation