Item B2BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: March 201 2013 Division: BGCC
Bulk Item: Yes No x Department: George R. Neu e�nt
Staff Contact Person/Phone #: T. Colonna 4512
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring April 9, 2012 as Mayors Day of Recognition for
National Service in Monroe County.
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APPROVED BY: County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management
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Revised 7/09
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WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to
how we meet our challenges; and
WHEREAS, the nation's mayors are increasingly turning to national service and
volunteerism as a cost-effective strategy to meet city needs; and,
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps address the most pressing challenges facing
our cities and nation, from educating students for the jobs of the list century and
supporting veterans and military families to preserving the environment and helping
communities recover from natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, national service expands economic opportunity by creating more
sustainable, resilient communities and providing education, career skills, and leadership
abilities for those who serve in more than 70,000 locations across the country; and
WHEREAS, national service participants increase the impact of the organizations they
serve with, both through their direct service and by recruiting and managing millions of
additional volunteers; and,
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers demonstrate
commitment, dedication, and patriotism by making an intensive commitment to service,
a commitment that remains with them in their future endeavors; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with
mayors nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives, and strengthen communities; and
is joining with mayors across the country to support the Mayors Day of Recognition for
National Service on April 9, 2013.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, George R. Neugent, Mayor of Monroe County
do hereby proclaim April 9, 2013, as
Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service
and encourage residents to recognize the positive impact of national service in our
county and municipalities to thank those who serve; and to find ways to give back to
their communities.
Dated this 20th Day of March, 2013 George R. Neugent, Mayor