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Adopt a resolution and receive a presentation proclaiming the week of April 23 - 29, 2017 as National Volunteer Week in Solano County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution declaring National Volunteer Week and receive a presentation on community volunteer support efforts in County programs.
SUMMARY:
April 23 - 29, 2017 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 the Solano County Board of Supervisors will host a recognition ceremony on April 25th at 10:30 A.M. to honor the 2,240 volunteers who gave unselfishly of their time and expertise in 2016 to support County operations. Volunteers served County departments in areas as diverse as youth and family services, agriculture, libraries, fire protection, community health, open space, the arts, parks and recreation, transportation, senior citizens, resource conservation, public safety and emergency preparedness - totaling more than 91,400 hours.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of preparing and disseminating this resolution is included in the County Administrator's budget. The cost of the County hosted reception is modest and was included in the promotions budget.
DISCUSSION:
This year marks the 43rd anniversary of the first National Volunteer Week, which was established by executive order by President Richard Nixon as an annual celebration of volunteerism and the people who volunteer. Since that time, each U.S. President, along with many governors, mayors and other elected officials, have signed a proclamation promoting National Volunteer Week.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an estimated 62.3 million people volunteered t...
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