Dated: April 12, 2023
RECOGNITION OF APRIL AS
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH
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, 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 more than 600 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 our volunteers who have served the city ranging from Improving Public Places, to holiday food distribution events, to Friends of Parks and Recreation and Friends of the Library, to our Sign Hill Stewards, to assisting with tax preparation and Project Read tutoring, to volunteering for Full of Fun Camp for Young People with Special Needs, to volunteering at our annual, wildly popular Halloween Extravaganza, to our more than 100 volunteers who have Adopted a Storm Drain; and
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 we are deeply humbled and appreciative to all individuals, groups, and businesses who have given time, energy, and resources to our community through volunteer service. ___________________________________
Buenaflor Nicolas, Mayor, District 3
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Mark Nagales, Vice Mayor, District 2
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember, District 1
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James Coleman, Councilmember, District 4
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember, District 5