Backup Documents 04/26/2011 Item # 4C
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National Volunteer Week is a commemoration "Celebrating People in Action': a signature week
honoring the individuals who dedicate themselves to taking action and helping their community
indicative of the culture of service that has shaped America,' and,
volunteers ore an integral port of Collier County,' and,
volunteers have shown that they truly care and share the generosity of themselves,' and,
volunteers reflect the power to 'inspire by example':' and,
volunteers both encourage those they help and motivate others to serve,' and,
Collier County offers many opportunities for citizens who wish to volunteer in a variety of
different service areas,' and,
Collier County is the proud sponsor of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program,' and,
Collier County utilizes volunteers ,n Domestic Animal Services, Public Libraries, 011 Museums,
Parks and RecreatiD/1, Housing, Human and Veteran Services, and University of Extension
Services through the 4-H and Moster GardeMrs programs,' and,
Collier County has 3,363 volunteers who help the County further its mission and contribute
183,518 hours of service annually, representing more than $3,407, 929 in savings for Collier
County government and local organizations,' and,
we wish to honor and thank the dedicated citizens of Collier County, Florida, who give so
freely of their valuable time, energy, and abilities.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that
the week of April 10 through April 16, 2011 be designated as
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
And, in doing so, we call on all citizens to help renew and sustain the spirit and vitality of
this great nation by committing a portion of their time in addressing the needs of their
community through voluntary action.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 26th Day of April, 2011.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA