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"National Volunteer Week"
April 21-27, 2024
WHEREAS, in 1974 the President of the United States signed an executive order establishing an annual celebration of volunteering;
WHEREAS, the City of Foster City fully support the benefit of engaging committed members of the public in service to our City; and
WHEREAS, the dedication of the people and groups in our community who volunteer to make our community a better place to live, work, and play is important to the City and our City Council; and WHEREAS, volunteers have made a difference in the City by organizing park cleanups, helping in community events, assisting City staff with clerical work, supporting first responders as Emergency Services volunteers, serving as Reserve Police Officers and Police Explorers and much more; and WHEREAS, these volunteers within the City of Foster City have donated their time to serve, and over the years, have contributed numerous hours in support of the mission of the City of Foster City and in service to the community; and
WHEREAS, their spirit of volunteerism continues to contribute to our engaged, motivated and vibrant community; and
WHEREAS, we hope the work of these dedicated men and women inspires others to seek ways in which to serve their communities; and
WHEREAS, each City of Foster City volunteer has exhibited compassion, dedication, and professionalism during the performance of her/his duties in the past year.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PATRICK SULLIVAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, do hereby recognize and proclaim April 14-20, 2024 as "National Volunteer Week" and specifically recognize our local volunteers for their service to the citizens of Foster City and encourage other community members to engage in volunteerism as well. . .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and have caused the official seal of the City of Foster City to be affixed this fifteenth day of April, two thousand twenty-four, AD.
PATRICK SULLIVAN, MAYOR