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Adopt a resolution and receive a presentation proclaiming the week of April 7-13, 2019 as National Volunteer Week in Solano County (Chairwoman Hannigan)
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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 7-13, 2019 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 9 at 10:30 a.m. to honor the 2,263 volunteers who gave unselfishly of their time and expertise in 2018 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 79,554 hours.
An additional 2,308 Solano County volunteers participated in the national Coastal Clean Up day on Saturday, September 15, 2018 in Solano County - a one day event - that featured 64 cleanup sites, including Lake Berryessa. The Solano County Volunteer program partnered with the Solano Resource Conservation District to help cleanup beach and waterfronts around the County, accounting for an additional 6,924 hours of volunteer service.
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 ma...
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