03-25-2014 National Service Recognition SOS Outreach ProclamationCOMM`°' " " ° "` °' NATIONAL) CITIES OF
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Town of Avon, Colorado
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY
WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American and Town of Avon character, and
central to how we meet our challenges; and
WHEREAS, the nation's mayors are increasingly turning to national service and volunteerism
as a cost - effective strategy to meet the needs of towns; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps address the most pressing challenges facing our
cities and nation, from mentoring students and supporting seniors to age independently in their
homes and towns, to preserving our natural environment and helping communities meet their
most pressing needs; and
WHEREAS, national service expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable,
resilient communities and providing education, career skills, and leadership abilities for those
who serve, and
WHEREAS, national service participants serve in more than 70,000 locations across the country,
and more than 50 locations in Eagle County, bolstering the civic, neighborhood, and faith -based
organizations that are so vital to our economic and social well - being; and
WHEREAS, national service participants increase the impact of the organizations they serve
with, both through their direct service and by recruiting and managing many additional
volunteers; and
WHEREAS, national service represents a unique public - private partnership that invests in
community solutions and leverages non - federal resources to strengthen community impact and
increase the return on taxpayer dollars; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers demonstrate commitment,
dedication, and patriotism by making an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that
remains with them in their future endeavors; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with mayors
nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives, and strengthen communities; and is joining with
the National League of Cities, City of Service, and mayors across the country to recognize the
impact of service on the Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service on April 1, 2014.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Rich Carroll Mayor of Avon, Colorado do hereby
proclaim April 1, 2014, as National Service Recognition Day, and encourage residents to
recognize the positive impact of national and community service in our town and thank those
who serve; and to find ways to give back to their communities.
ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF MARCH 2014 BY THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL.
Rich Carroll, Mayor
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