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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 21'
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.
BOARD OF COUNTY COM SI•'+NERS
COLLI • • O. vb
WI " AM L. MC•ANIEL, JR>CH-IAIRMAN