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5 <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 15, 2017 <br /> AS NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY <br /> WHEREAS, philanthropy is a uniquely American tradition and our American nonprofit sector is <br /> the model for countries around the world; and <br /> WHEREAS, the history of American philanthropy is filled with the names of the earliest <br /> Americans, and their efforts spawned universities, free public libraries, homes for widows and <br /> orphans and volunteer fire departments, to name a few; and <br /> WHEREAS, in 2016, Americans contributed more than $390 billion to 1.5 million charities <br /> registered with the Internal Revenue Service and contributed more than 7.9 billion volunteer <br /> hours to nonprofit organizations; and <br /> WHEREAS, today the nonprofit sector affects nearly every citizen in one way or another, from <br /> museums and concerts, school-sponsored day trips, little leagues and other groups that enrich <br /> our youth, to social services agencies that provide food, clothing, housing and training for those <br /> less fortunate. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that November 15, 2017 be designated as NATIONAL <br /> PHILANTHROPY DAY in Indian River County, and the Board urges all its citizens to recognize <br /> the tradition of philanthropy as it continues to improve and enhance the lives of all by promoting <br /> the common good. <br /> Adopted this 7th day of November, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br /> Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman <br /> Susan Adams <br /> Bob Solari <br /> Tim Zorc <br /> P1 <br />