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NATIONAL SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY - APRIL 7, 2020
WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to how we meet our
challenges; and
WHEREAS, the nation's elected leaders are increasingly turning to national service and volunteerism as a
cost-effective strategy to meet their needs; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants address the most pressing challenges facing our
communities; they educate students for 21st century jobs, fight the opioid epidemic, respond to natural
disasters, and support veterans and military families; 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, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants serve in more than 45,000 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 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, national service participants demonstrate commitment, dedication, and patriotism by making
an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remains with them in their future endeavors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Weld County Commissioners, does hereby
proclaim April 7, 2020, as National Service Recognition Day, and encourages residents to recognize the
positive impact of national service in our community, to thank those who serve and to find ways to give
back to their communities.
Deputy Clerk to the Board
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