Dated: April 27, 2022
RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH IN APRIL
WHEREAS, the month of April has been designated nationally as Volunteer Appreciation Month to recognize the hard work, dedication, and passion of volunteers and national service members throughout our nation; and
WHEREAS, throughout this past year, volunteers found unique and innovative ways to spread joy and meet the emotional and physical needs of others, even while adhering to social distancing measures; and
WHEREAS, volunteering one’s time, talents and resources has been an integral part of our heritage since the early days of our nation and it is essential that we continue this tradition of giving and sharing to preserve and improve the quality of life for all citizens in our community; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco believes that government alone cannot meet all of our city’s needs, so we partner with businesses, non-profit organizations, foundations, and individuals who serve in city government and in our community to make a difference; and WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco has an outstanding group of citizen volunteers who give of their time to greet and meet the needs of our citizens and give of their unselfish efforts to help shape our government, which can affect positive change; and WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco wants to take this time to recognize the more than 1,500 volunteers that have served the city ranging from Improving Public Places, to holiday food distribution events and food delivery, to Friends of Parks and Recreation and Friends of the Library, to our volunteers who helped with the COVID-19 mass testing site at 616 Linden Avenue, to assisting with tax preparation and Project Read tutoring, to volunteering for Full of Fun Camp for Young People with Special Needs, to volunteering for our annual, wildly popular Halloween Extravaganza. In addition, the City recognizes the more than 100 volunteers with our Adopt a Storm Drain program, which has helped reduce localized flooding and decrease litter and debris from entering our 125 miles of South San Francisco stormwater infrastructure and waterways.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby recognize April as National Volunteer Month and says “thank you” to all individuals, groups, and businesses who have given time, energy, and resources to our community through volunteer service.
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Mark Nagales, Mayor
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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James Coleman, Councilmember
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember