TITLE
Title
PROCLAIM APRIL 10-16 AS VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK IN GUILFORD COUNTY
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Cashion
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RESOLUTION
Resolution
WHEREAS, Guilford County, NC participates in National Volunteer Week April 10-16, 2016; and
WHEREAS, volunteers are inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people that seeks out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It’s about demonstrating to the nation that by working together, we have the fortitude to meet our challenges and accomplish our goals; and
WHEREAS, this is the perfect opportunity for Guilford County to seize the moment and share the national spotlight that National Volunteer Week deservedly receives; and
WHEREAS, our volunteers are vital to our future as a caring and productive city. So many volunteers working in our community utilize their time and talents daily to make a difference in the lives of children, adults, and the elderly; and
WHEREAS, Guilford County is committed to encouraging volunteerism among its partners, businesses, organizations, and citizens; and
WHEREAS, our volunteers provide vast improvement to our quality of life and increase community participation and ownership.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim April 10 - 16, 2016 as “Volunteer Recognition Week” in Guilford County and urge our fellow citizens to volunteer and put their hearts into volunteerism in their community throughout the year. By volunteering and recognizing those who serve, we can promote partnership, understanding, and compassion in our community.
In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and cause the corporate seal of the County of Guilford to be affixed, this the 21st day of April 2016.
Jeffrey M. Phillips, Chairman
Guilford County Board of Commissioners
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Adopt proclamation declaring April 10-16 as Volunteer Appreciation Week in Guilford County.
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