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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. ITEM BACKGROUND: PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: TOTAL COST: DIRECT COST: BUDGETED: Yes No DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE: COST TO COUNTY: SOURCE OF FUNDS: REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year ? APPROVED BY: County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management DOCUMENTATION: Included x Not Required DISPOSITION: Revised 7/09 AGENDA ITEM # 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