HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Recreation Volunteer Appreciation ProclamationPROCLAMATION
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 2023, Parks and Recreation volunteers donated 4809 hours, the
equivalent of 2.31 full time employees; and
WHEREAS, www.independentsector.org estimated that one hour of volunteerism is
valued at $31.80; and
WHEREAS, the total value of Parks and Recreation volunteer hours donated in 2023 is
$152,926; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County appreciates and acknowledges the public service provided
by Parks and Recreation volunteers;
PARKS AND RECREATION VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
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 21st day of January, 2024.
SEAL: JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Greg Brotherton, Member
ATTEST: Kate Dean, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC
Clerk of the Board Heidi Eisenhour, Member