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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.
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