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Adopt a resolution and receive a presentation proclaiming the week of April 15-21, 2018 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 15-21, 2018 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 10 at 10:30 a.m. to honor the 2,035 volunteers who gave unselfishly of their time and expertise in 2017 to support County operations. Volunteers served County departments in areas as diverse as youth and family services, master gardeners, 4H leadership, libraries, fire protection, community health, open space, the arts, parks and recreation, transportation, senior citizens, resource conservation, public safety and emergency preparedness - totaling 90,556 hours.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of preparing and disseminating this resolution is included in the County Administrator's FY2017/18 Adopted Budget. The cost of the County hosted reception is modest and was included in the FY2017/18 Promotions budget.
DISCUSSION:
This year marks the 44th 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.
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