Backup Documents 04/13/2010 Item # 4F4F
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, National Volunteer Week is a commemoration 'Celebrating People in Action" a
signature week honoring the individuals who dedicate themselves to taking action
and helping /n their community indicative of the culture of service that has
shaped America; and,
WHEREAS, volunteers are an integral part of Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, volunteers have shown that they truly care and share the generosity of
themselves; and,
WHEREAS, volunteers reflect the power to "inspire by example " - and
WHEREAS, volunteers both encourage those they help and motivate others to serve; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County offers many opportunities for citizens who wish to volunteer in a
variety of different service areas; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County is the proud sponsor of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program;
and,
WHEREAS, Collier County utilizes volunteers in Domestic Animal Services, Public Libraries,
a// Museums, Parks and Recreation, Veterans Services, and University Extension
Services through the 4 -H and Master Gardeners programs; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County has 3,232 volunteers who help the County further its mission and
contribute 179,084 hours of service annually, representing more than
$3, 402, 596 in savings for Collier County government, and,
WHEREAS, 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 18, 2010 through April 24, 2010, 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 13th Day of April, 2010.
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROOK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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FRED COYLE, CHAIRMAN