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WHEREAS, the Month of April has been designated as the time to recognize the hard work,
dedication and passion of volunteers and national service members throughout our nation; and,
WHEREAS, government alone cannot meet all of our nation's needs, so we partner with businesses,
faith-based organizations, non-profit organizations, foundations and individuals who serve in county
government and in our community to make a difference; and,
WHEREAS, most organizations in small towns, rural counties and the largest cities would not
function without volunteers; and,
WHEREAS, Jefferson County is committed to encouraging volunteerism and national service
among its employees, citizens, partners, businesses and organizations; and,
WHEREAS, by volunteering and recognizing those who serve, we promote partnership,
understanding and collaborative problem-solving in our community; and,
WHEREAS, thousands of Americans have volunteered to help their fellow citizens following
natural disasters around the country. After devastating hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, and wildfires,
countless Americans answered the call to help others rebuild and recover; and,
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WHEREAS, April 17-23, 2022 is National Volunteer Week; and
WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 Pandemic, volunteers are indispensable to our community's
successful response and recovery from the pandemic, and volunteers provide people much needed
support and relief.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Jefferson County Commissioners do
hereby proclaim April 2022 as:
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in Jefferson County. We call on citizens to volunteer in our community's response to the COVID-19
Pandemic, ask citizens to continue to volunteer for other community needs throughout the rest of the
year, and urge all citizens to recognize,thank and honor the many volunteers in this community who
are working on behalf of others without being motivated by financial or material gain.
APPROVED this 4th day of April, 2022.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY •
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight, Executive Assistant
DATE: April 4,2022
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming the Month of April as Volunteer
Appreciation Month
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ATEMENT OF ISSUE:
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. The Commissioners are asked to approve a proclamation and
call on citizens to volunteer in our community's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, ask citizens to
continue to volunteer for other community needs throughout the rest of the year, and urge all citizens
to recognize, thank and honor the many volunteers in this community who are working on behalf of
others without being motivated by financial or material gain.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to Jefferson County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming the Month of April as Volunteer Appreciation Month
REVI WED BY:
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