Agenda 03/26/2019 Item # 4D4.D
03/26/2019
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central
to how we meet our challenges; and,
WHEREAS, the nation's elected leaders are increasingly turning to national service
and volunteerism as a cost-effective strategy to meet their needs; and,
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants, which includes the Retired
Senior Volunteer Program, the Foster Grandparent Program and the
Senior Companion Program, address the most pressing challenges facing
our communities by educating students for 21St century jobs, fighting
the opioid epidemic, responding to natural disasters and supporting
veterans and military families; and,
WHEREAS, national service expands economic opportunity by creating more
sustainable, resilient communities and represents a unique public-private
partnership that invests in community solutions and leverages non-
federal resources to strengthen community impact and increase the
return on taxpayer dollars; and,
WHEREAS, national service participants increase the impact of the organizations
they serve, both through their direct service and by managing millions of
additional volunteers; and,
WHEREAS, national service participants 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 county officials and mayors nationwide to engage citizens, improve
lives, and strengthen communities and is joining with the National League
of Cities, National Association of Counties, Cities of Service and local
leaders across the country for National Service Recognition Day, April
2, 2019.
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
encourages residents to recognize the positive impact of national service
in our country; to thank those who serve; and to find ways to give back
to their communities as April 2, 2019, be designated as
NATIONAL SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 26th Day of March 2019.
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03/26/2019
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN
4.D
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4.D
03/26/2019
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.1)
Doc ID: 8306
Item Summary: Proclamation designating April 2, 2019 as National Service Recognition Day in
Collier County, in recognition and gratitude to those who serve in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP). To be accepted by Dawn Whelan, RSVP Coordinator, and volunteers from RSVP.
Meeting Date: 03/26/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist — Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
03/14/2019 8:31 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager -Communications & Cust. Relations — Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
03/14/2019 8:31 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer RelationsMike Sheffield Additional Reviewer
County Manager's Office Heather Yilmaz County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending
Completed 03/14/2019 12:29 PM
Completed 03/15/2019 4:09 PM
03/26/2019 9:00 AM
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