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PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY
APRIL 3, 2018
hallmark of the American character, and central to how we meet our,
, the .nation's counties are lInCreasingly turning to national service and volunteerism as a cost
effective strategy`to meet their needs, and
RIHEE R G;\`3, ArneriCorps and Senior Corps participants address the:most pressing challenges facing our
communities, from educating students for the jobs of the 21st century, to fighting the opioid epidemic, to
responding to natural disasters, to supporting veterans andimititary families; and
- y,IEREt43, ; national : service expands economic opportunity " by creatip more sustainable, resilient
communities and providing education,, Career' skills, and leadership abilities" f r 'ose who serve, and
F1ERE ► , ArneriCorps and Senior zCorps .participantsserve in more than 50,000 locations across the
country, bolstering the civic, neighborhood, and faith -based organizations that are so vital to our economic
and social well-beixg� and
;WB1 RE, S,. nati6al service participants increase the impact of the organizations they serve both through.
theirdirect service and by managing millions of additional volunteers; and
[ational Service represents a unique public -private: partnership that invests in cohirnUnity
everaoes non-federal, resources to strengthen community impact and increase the return on
sduQfrii participants demonstrate commitment dedication;, and patriotism by making an
.rate[ t4fsent to service, t commitment that remains with them in their future endeavors; and
11701 .R. AS orporation for National :and Community :Service shares d priority with local leaders
nationwide to�oti e citizens, improve lives, and strengthen communities; andis joining with the National
League of Cities, h e National Association of Counties, Cities of Service, and local leaders across the country
for National Service Recognition Day on April 3, 2018,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commissioners of Weld County, do hereby proclaim April 3,"2010, as
National Service; Recognition Day, and encourage residents to recognize the positive impact of national
ser�ii e in our community, to thank those who serve, and to find ways to give back to their communities.
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