11-20-2024 Proclamation - Tsu Wolin-BrownAvon
COLORADO
PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING TSU WOLIN-BROWN
FOR YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
WHEREAS, Tsu Wolin -Brown was among a small group of people in 1983 who started putting together
holiday food baskets in Sharon Thompson's garage and has spent more than 40 years with the Vail Valley
Salvation Army; and
WHEREAS, Tsu has been a passionate advocate for those in need, embodying a spirit of compassion,
commitment and leadership with an incredible ability to understand what help people need; and
WHEREAS, Tsu championed partnerships with many other local non -profits in the valley, expanding
Salvation Army's reach and effectiveness to deliver essential services including food distribution, disaster
relief, family support, and may other critical forms of assistance for decades; and
WHERAS, Tsu was instrumental in the startup of the community garden in the back yard of the non -profit's
previous headquarters in Avon. The garden led to further fundraising for a greenhouse, used for horticultural
therapy, community meetings, early childhood education, and other functions; and
WHERAS, Tsu's commitment to volunteerism, fundraising and community engagement has inspired others
to contribute to the organization, fostering a culture of service and kindness in our community; and
WHEREAS, the local board and Tsu were recently recognized by the national Salvation Army for their work.
The board was honored with the "gold standard" designation, while Tsu was honored with a special coin for
her more than 41 years of service; and
WHEREAS, Tsu's dedication and passion to the community has positively benefitted more lives than we will
ever know.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL that Tsu Wolin -Brown
exemplifies the spirit of humanity and community service that makes our community a better place
and the Avon Town Council hereby proclaims November 20, 2024 as "TSU WOLIN-BROWN DAY" and
urges all Avon citizens to congratulate and thank Tsu Wolin -Brown for her many years of service.
TOWN OF AVON
BY:
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ATTEST:
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Miguel Jauregui Casa nu Town Cle
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