HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-093RESOLUTION NO. 02-93
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRll~ 21,
2002, THROUGH APRIL 27, 2002, AS
"VOLUNTEER 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
in our country and is essential to its spirit and vitality.
2. St. Lucie County cannot look to government alone to solve all of its societal problems.
3. Volunteering offers all residents the opportunity to participate in the life of their
community and to link their talents and resources to help their fellow residents by working in
programs that impact on the social, health, economic and educational challenges facing our county.
4. Today one out of every four Americans is making a girl oftime and talent to some kind
of volunteer service which is designated to help others or to work for a cause.
5. This is a special time in the history when the need for individual and organizational
initiative and involvement is especially critical.
6. Our communities, our State, and our Nation will benefit as more and more citizens bestow
the priceless give that comes only when people give of themselves.
7. This Board believes that the citizens of St. Lucie County should join in this celebration
of our volunteer heritage and to give special recognition to the dedicated volunteers and communities
throughout St. Lucie County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Coumy Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim April 21, 2002, through April 27, 2002 as
"VOLUNTEER WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to observe this period by considering
how they can devote a portion of their lives each week to people in need, or to an important cause
or group.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 16th day of April, 2002.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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