HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2008-033 Resolution Volunteer Recognition in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOL UT/ON
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
IN
ORANGE COUNTY
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Whereas, the annual National Volunteer Week, a 35-year tradition, with a theme of
"Volunteer to Change the World" is April 27-May 3, 2008; and,
Whereas, National Volunteer Week designates a special time to recognize and celebrate the
tremendous efforts of volunteers and is held to recognize and celebrate the efforts of
volunteers at the local, state and national levels; and,
Whereas, individuals and communities are at the center of social change discovering their
power to make a difference; and,
Whereas, between September 2006 and September 2007, nearly 60 million volunteers
stepped forward to make our communities a better place to five; and,
Whereas, during this week, all over the nation, service projects will be performed and
volunteers recognized for their commitment to service; and,
Whereas, thousands of volunteers give of their time, energy and expertise to Orange County
and other organizations to provide needed services to County residents; and,
Whereas, volunteers have greatly contributed to the enrichment of our communities to help
make Orange County a better place to live; and,
Whereas, our 416 volunteers on our various boards and commissions are an invaluable
asset to Orange County departments and they contribute to the cost effectiveness and
efficiency of government operations; and,
Whereas, the involvement of volunteers has strengthened and reinforced the democratic
process by volunteers contributing their time to help address community challenges; and,
Whereas, during National Volunteer Week, the Orange County Board of County
Commissioners will show its appreciation to its dedicated volunteers by presenting each with
a gift;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Orange County Board of Commissioners sincerely
thanks its volunteers for their community spirit, expertise, dedication and commitment to the
residents of Orange County and hereby recognizes the week of April 27th through May 3,
2008 as
VOLUNTEER WEEK IN ORANGE COUNTY
This the 1 St day of May 2008.
Barry Jacob, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners