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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02 Declaring April 9 as Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service 20130 TOWN Of VAILA Proclamation No. 2, Series of 2013 OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION for Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service, 2013 WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American 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 city 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, 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 millions of 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, 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 mayors across the country to support the Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service on April 9, 2013. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Andrew P. Daly, Mayor of the Town of Vail, do hereby proclaim April 9, 2013, as National Service Recognition Day, and encourage residents to recognize the positive impact of national service in our city, to thank those serve and to find ways to give back to their communities. A est: . Andrew P. Daly,yor o lerk J.OF.V,q, SEAL o