International Marriage Week Proclamation

February 9, 2012

The Minister of Youth, Families and Sports Glenn Blakeney issued a proclamation declaring the week long period from February 7th – 14th 2012 as International Marriage Week.

Whereas, marriage in every known human society creates new families, binds men and women together in a network of affection, mutual aid and mutual obligation, commits fathers and mothers to their children and connects children to a wider network of welcoming kin; and

Whereas, a healthy, loving marriage deserves our special respect because it provides irreplaceable personal happiness and creates the safest place for children to flourish and to enjoy the full emotional, moral, educational and financial benefits of both parents; and

Whereas, research indicates that men and women who marry and stay married in mutually supportive relationships generally live longer, experience better health, and enjoy more satisfying lives; and

Whereas, marriage breakdown takes a toll on the emotional, physical and financial well-being of all family members and communities and also increases the cost to taxpayers of many public human services programs; and

Whereas, citizens of our community are committed to promoting enrichment opportunities and resources that strengthen marital relationships and enhance personal growth, mutual fulfillment and family well-being; and

Whereas, I wish to applaud and encourage efforts by community citizens, faith communities, businesses, organizations, and local government and community leaders to strengthen marriages in a variety of ways, including marriage education programs, conferences, enrichment seminars and public policies that support marriage;

Now, therefore, I, Glenn A. Blakeney, JP MP, Minister of Youth, Families and Sports of Bermuda do hereby recognize February 7-14, 2012 as International Marriage Week Bermuda throughout the Island of Bermuda,

And I commend this observance to all citizens, to recognize and honour the institution of marriage. I urge each husband and wife in our community to reflect upon their relationship and to commit to building and maintaining a healthy, loving marriage and family.

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  1. Renee webb says:

    Kindly send me the morning edition rather then the evening. Thanks.