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Adopt a resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Vaca Valley Garden Club and their continued volunteerism and community engagement in Solano County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Vasquez requests that the Board adopt a resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Vaca Valley Garden Club and their continued volunteerism and community engagement in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
The Vaca Valley Garden Club was founded on August 28, 1957 by a group of local women with a passion for gardening. Beyond sharing information about establishing gardens, growing and propagating flowers, the group also had a desire to help in their community as well. Contributions to the community include: renovations to the Vacaville Museum gardens in partnership with the Solano Resource Conservation District; establishment of a Blue Star Memorial marker at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery; renovation and maintenance of a garden area at Alamo Creek Park and landscaping of the Andrews Park CreekWalk; donation of a public bench at the Vacaville Public Library; assistance in setting up and maintaining school gardens; and the donation of trees for the McBride Senior Center.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this resolution
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to adopt this resolution. This is not recommended because this is an opportunity to recognize the 60th anniversary of the Vaca Valley Garden Club and their contributions to the community.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION