Backup Documents 04/14/2009 Item # 4F
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, April 19, 2009 thl"OUflh April 25, 2009 is desIgnated as National Volunteer
Week: and,
WHEREAS, volunteers are an intt!flral part of Collier County: and,
WHEREAS, volunteers have shown that they truly care and share the !Jenerosity 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 praud sponsor of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program:
and,
WHEREAS, Collier County utilizes IItJIunturs in Domestic Animal Services, Public Libraries,
all Museums, Parks and R<<twation, Veterans s.rvices, and University Extension
Services through the 4-H and Master Gardeners programs: and,
WHEREAS, Collier County has 2,238 volunteers who help the County further its mission and
contribute 153,195 hours of service annually, reprcsentil1fJ more than
$3,059, 707 in sovil1fJs for Collier County government: and,
WHEREAS, we wish to honor and thank the dedicated citizens of Collier County, Florida,
who 9ive so fruly of their valuable time, enef'!JY, and abilities.
NOW THEREFORE, be it pIY1doimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that the -* of April 19, 2009 thl"OUflh April 25, 2009, be desi9nated
as
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
and, in doil1fJ so, we call on all citizens to help renew and sustain the spirit and
vitality of this 9reat nation by commiffin9 a portion of their time in addressil1fJ
the needs of their community thrau9h voluntary action.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of April, 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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DONNA TALA, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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