HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoCC Volunteer Proclamation December 6, 2021PROCLAMATION
A proclamation officially recognizing the hard-working volunteers of Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, in order to
promote service, to value and commemorate the many selfless contributions made in care of the county parks, and in
support of youth recreation program participants.
WHEREAS, Jefferson County, Washington operates 22 parks on 1100 acres, and provides recreational sports leagues, the
Port Townsend Recreation Center, summer camps, and specialized classes and events,
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation would not function without volunteer service; and
WHEREAS, volunteer services include coaching youth sports, Rec-Center programming, youth summer camps, park
maintenance, construction of park amenities, live-on-site park caretakers, trail construction and maintenance, landscape
gardening, habitat restoration, advisory board membership; and
WHEREAS, the County recognizes that volunteerism builds community, promotes the economy, improves mental and
physical health, and benefits the natural environment; and
WHEREAS, in 2019, Parks and Recreation volunteers donated 4903 hours, the equivalent of 2.72 full time employees;
and
WHEREAS, www.independentsector.org estimated that one hour of volunteerism is valued at $28.54; and
WHEREAS, the total value of Parks and Recreation volunteer hours donated in 2019 is $139,931.62; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation volunteerism is especially important to community resilience during the COVID-19
pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County appreciates and acknowledges the public service provided by Parks and Recreation
volunteers;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners does hereby
recognize the volunteers of Jefferson County Parks and Recreation for their devotion, dedication, and service; and desires
a permanent record of their accomplishments.
APPROVED this 6th day of December, 2021.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
SEAL: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Kate Dean, Chair
Heidi Eisenhour, Member
ATTEST:
Greg Brotherton, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, Clerk of the Board