PROCLAMATION
recognizing THE WEEK OF APRIL 17TH
as volunteer appreciation WEEK
Whereas, every year, and day in and day out, City volunteers enhance the City of Hercules by adding their time, diverse talents and voices to Commissions, City operated programs, City activities and special events; and Whereas, all of our City volunteers make a difference by serving in an advisory capacity, addressing code compliance concerns, supporting our Police operations, engaging in Parks & Recreation programs like the Senior Center, and others; and Whereas, our City government could not function without volunteers who serve in a variety of capacities; and WHEREAS, every day, volunteers shape the policies and programs that keep our City moving forward in the right direction and their impact can be felt throughout the community, and often times have a direct positive impact on individual community members; and Whereas, volunteers are motivated by the simple satisfaction of helping their fellow citizens and making their community a better place to live; and Whereas, the value of the thousands of hours contributed by City volunteers is immeasurable and contributes to an enhanced quality of life in Hercules.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED that I, Dion Bailey, Mayor of the City of Hercules, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim, April 17th, 2022, as Volunteer Appreciation Week in the City of Hercules in honor of all citizens who selflessly donate their time and effort to the City of Hercules in the spirit of volunteerism, and extend our heartfelt gratitude to all City volunteers and honor them for their commitment to the community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and cause the Seal of the City of Hercules to be affixed this 12th day of April, 2022. ________________________________
Dion Bailey, Mayor