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Adopt a resolution and receive a presentation proclaiming the week of April 18 - 24, 2021 as National Volunteer Week in Solano County, recognizing the significant accomplishments of all Solano County volunteers who stepped up to help others in need of assistance, including during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic health emergency and LNU Lightning Complex fire recovery
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution and receive a presentation proclaiming the week of April 18 - 24, 2021 as National Volunteer Week in Solano County, recognizing the significant accomplishments of all Solano County volunteers who stepped up to help others in need of assistance, including during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic health emergency and LNU Lightning Complex fire recovery
SUMMARY:
April 18 - 24, 2021 is National Volunteer Week. During this time, we celebrate the spirit of service in America and honor those who demonstrate the great character of our country through acts of kindness, generosity and compassion by volunteering to help others. This year, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic health emergency, the Board of Supervisors will honor and recognize the 791 volunteers who gave unselfishly of their time and expertise in 2020 to support County operations, including youth and family services, master gardeners, 4H leadership, libraries, literacy programs, fire protection, community health, open space, the arts, transportation, resource conservation, religious services, public safety and emergency services - totaling 32,418 hours.
An additional 136 Solano County volunteers participated in the County's Volunteer Center between April and September, making thousands of phone calls to older adults ages 69 years and older and those living with disabilities in Solano County as part of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic heal...
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