November 1, 2022
Mayor's Office
DATE: November 1, 2022
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Tom Butt, Mayor
SUBJECT: Extra Mile Day – November 1, 2022
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STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
In November of 2009, Shawn Anderson recognized Extra
Mile Day to find a unique way to tie cities and towns
across the United States together in celebrating the
selflessness of millions of individuals who “go the extra mile” to make our communities better.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: PROCLAMATION declaring November 1, 2022, as Extra Mile Day in the City of Richmond – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
The City of Richmond acknowledges that a special vibrancy exists when its community members collectively “go the extra mile” in personal effort, volunteerism, and service AGENDA
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November 1, 2022
and encourages them to maximize their personal contribution by giving of themselves wholeheartedly and with total effort, commitment, and conviction.
Richmond is a community that chooses to shine a light on and celebrate individuals and organizations who “go the extra mile” in order to make a difference and lift up fellow community members, whether through reducing illegal dumping, beautifying our parks and streets, providing artistic, educational and recreational activities, and so much more.
Richmond acknowledges the mission of Extra Mile America to create 550 Extra Mile cities in the United States, is proud to be one of those cities in 2022, and encourages community members to take the Extra Mile Pledge at www.extramileamerica.org.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Proclamation