HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-121RESOLUTION NO. 10-121
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 18, 2010
THROUGH APRIL 24, 2010 AS "VOLUNTEER
APPRECIATION WEEK" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Volunteering of one's time and resources is an elemental part of the essence and
tradition of our country and is essential to its spirit and vitality.
2. The entire community can effect positive change with any volunteer action no
matter how big or small, and can connect with local community service
opportunities through hundreds of community service organizations and
government entities.
3. Millions of volunteers working in communities utilize theirtime and talent daily to
make a real difference in the lives of children, adults and the elderly.
4. During the week of April 18, 2010 through April 24, 2010, all over the nation,
service projectswill be performed and volunteers recognized fortheircommitment
to service.
5. The giving of oneself in service to another empowers the giver and the recipient.
6. Experience teaches us that government by itself cannot solve all of our nation's
social problems. Our country's volunteerforce is a great national treasure; and our
county's volunteers are among the best in the nation.
7. St. Lucie County volunteers are extremely vital to our future as a caring and
productive County.
8. It is fitting for all Floridians to join in this celebration of our volunteer heritage and
to give special recognition tothe dedicated volunteersthroughout St. Lucie County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim April 18, 2010 through April 24, 2010, as
"VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to observe this week by
volunteering and to "light the way" in their respective communities.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 13`h day of April, 2010.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
A ST. LUCIE CO.UPdT~, FLORIDA
DEPUTY CLERK
BY:
CHAIR
APPROVE AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
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COUNTY ATTORp~EY