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County issues National Adoption Day and Veterans Day proclamations; court and VFW speakers honored families and service
Summary
Thurston County issued proclamations recognizing National Adoption Day and Veterans Day/military family appreciation month. Superior Court Administrator Kristen Jensen invited the public to an adoption celebration on Nov. 20; a VFW commander reflected on sacrifice and service.
Thurston County commissioners issued three proclamations during the meeting, including a National Adoption Day proclamation and a Veterans Day/military family appreciation month proclamation.
Kristen Jensen, Superior Court administrator, said more than 700 children in Washington state are legally free to be adopted and announced the county's Adoption Day celebration, set for Nov. 20 at 4 p.m., where six families will be formally celebrated. "There are many types of difficult matters that we handle at the family and juvenile court, but the adoptions are a joyous occasion," Jensen said.
Kim Burnett, director of central services, introduced the proclamations and noted the county would present three consent proclamations that day. For the Veterans Day proclamation Crystal Dealer, commander of VFW Post 318, described Veterans Day as a time to remember sacrifices and to honor both those who served and their families. "When someone says thank you for your service...it reminds us our country hasn't forgotten," Dealer said.
Why it matters: Proclamations do not create policy but signal county priorities and public acknowledgement of community groups and events. The Adoption Day event provides an opportunity to celebrate finalized adoptions and highlight family-court work.
Next steps: The Adoption Day event will be held at the Family and Juvenile Court Building on Nov. 20 at 4 p.m., and commissioners said they would try to attend when schedule allows.
