Matter SCC-128332

Adopt Commendation for FIRST 5 Santa Clara County on the occasion of the first Potter the Otter Day, for creating a character that has captured the imagination of countless children in Santa Clara County, across California, and throughout the United States while encouraging lifelong healthy eating and living habits. (Duong)

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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This document is a commendation for FIRST 5 Santa Clara County on the occasion of the first Potter the Otter Day. It recognizes the creation of a character that has inspired many children in Santa Clara County and beyond, promoting healthy eating and living habits.

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Commendation for FIRST 5 Santa Clara County
Occasion: first Potter the Otter Day
Character promotes lifelong healthy eating and living habits
Submitted by Supervisor Betty Duong

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128332 DATE: April 14, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: FIRST 5 Santa Clara County RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for FIRST 5 Santa Clara County on the occasion of the first Potter the Otter Day, for creating a character that has captured the imagination of countless children in Santa Clara County, across California, and throughout the United States while encouraging lifelong healthy eating and living habits. (Duong) ATTACHMENTS: • FIRST 5 Santa Clara County Commendation (PDF) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1

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FIRST 5 Santa Clara County Commendation

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The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County recognizes FIRST 5 Santa Clara County for its creation of Potter the Otter, a character developed to promote healthy habits among children. This commendation coincides with the first Potter the Otter Day, scheduled for April 25, 2026, at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose. The character has been influential in encouraging children to drink water, eat healthily, and engage in physical activity.

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FIRST 5 Santa Clara County was established following the passage of Proposition 10 in 1998.
Potter the Otter was created in 2012 to help children make healthier drink choices.
The character promotes healthy eating, vaccinations, oral hygiene, and readiness for kindergarten.
Potter the Otter has become a role model through books, activities, and exhibits.
The first Potter the Otter Day will be held on April 25, 2026.

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W HEREAS, FIRST 5 Santa Clara County was created following the 1998 passage of Proposition 10, the California Children and Families Act, which levied a tax on tobacco products to support, promote, and optimize early childhood development through coordinated programs for children prenatal through age five; WHEREAS, in 2012, FIRST 5 Santa Clara County developed the character of Potter the Otter to assist parents and childcare providers in talking with young children about making healthier drink choices-particularly by drinking more water-because the average 4-5-year-old consumes 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day, or more than 65 pounds a year, much of which comes from soft drinks or fruit drinks; WHEREAS, since his first appearance in "Potter the Otter: A Tale About Water," Potter the Otter has expanded his message beyond encouraging kids to drink more water to include healthy eating, getting vaccinated, practicing proper oral hygiene, and getting ready for kindergarten; WHEREAS, Potter the Otter has become a beloved childhood role model through a series of books, activities, and museum exhibits used by educators and child advocates throughout California and reaching as far as...