HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-064 RESOLUTION NO. 11-064
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF
APRIL, 2011 AS "FLORIDA VOLUNTEER MONTH" IN
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. April is Florida Volunteer Month, and National Volunteer Week was established in
April as the official time to recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers at the
local, state, and national levels.
2. Volunteerism strengthens communities, improves social problems, and enhances
the overall quality of life for all citizens, including children, seniors, those who are
disabled, the impoverished, the imprisoned, the homeless, the physically or
mentally ill, or those otherwise in need of assistance.
3. Volunteering changes the lives of volunteers in a positive way, increasing self-
confidence, self-esteem and physical well-being; offering the chance to meet new
friends and associates; and providing opportunities to learn new skills and abilities.
4. Volunteerism is proven to have a positive influence on businesses that are socially
responsible, increasing employee morale; toyalty and teamwork; and building
goodwill toward the company.
5. Nonprofits, charities, community and faith-based groups, schools, volunteer
centers and national service programs in St. Lucie County have joined together with
state and local governments in celebration and praise ofvolunteers who have given
tirelessly and selflessly to the service of others.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of April, as "FLORIDA VOLUNTEER
MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to promote the spirit of
volunteerism, and to observe the month with appropriate activities, programs and
ceremonies supporting the theme, "VOL_NTEER: All that's missing is U".
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 22"d day of March, 2011.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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