AGENDA #1
A PROCLAMATION REGARDING NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK AND THOSE GENEROUS CITIZENS WHO GIVE THEIR TIME AND BEST EFFORTS TO THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
WHEREAS, National Volunteer Week has been recognized as a time to say ‘thank you” since 1974 when President Nixon signed an executive order establishing the Week as an annual celebration of Volunteering; and
WHEREAS, National Volunteer Week provides a special opportunity to encourage men, women and children of all ages to get connected to their communities by volunteering; and
WHEREAS, volunteer activities bridge gaps between people in the community and are necessary for the health of our society; and
WHEREAS, volunteers strengthen America by strengthening communities; and
WHEREAS, both long and short-term volunteer opportunities continue to be available for everyone in our community; and
WHEREAS, based on an estimated dollar value of volunteer time at $16 per hour in 2001 by the Independent Sector, Chapel Hill volunteers invested approximately $176,000 in our community this past year.
THEREFORE, I, Kevin Foy, Mayor of the Town of Chapel Hill, wish to honor and to thank the dedicated citizens of our community who give so freely of their valuable time, energy and abilities by proclaiming this week of April 21-27, 2002 to be officially designated as National Volunteer Recognition Week in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
And in so doing, I charge interested citizens to observe this week by seeking some area in the community in which they can devote a few hours each week and give aid to people or programs in need.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL, ON THIS THE 22nd DAY OF APRIL, TWO THOUSAND TWO.
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Kevin Foy, Mayor
Town of Chapel Hill