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573 <br />PROCLAMATION <br />DESIGNATING THE 2ND DAY OF APRIL, 2019, AS <br />National Service Recognition Day <br />WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to how we meet our <br />challenges; and <br />WHEREAS, the nation's elected leaders are increasingly turning to national service and <br />volunteerism as a cost-effective strategy to meet their needs; and <br />WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants address the most pressing challenges facing our <br />communities; they educate students for 21st century jobs, fight the opioid epidemic, respond to natural disasters, <br />and support veterans and military families; and <br />WHEREAS, national service expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable, resilient <br />communities and providing education, career skills, and leadership abilities for those who serve; and <br />WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants serve in more than 50,000 locations across the <br />country, bolstering the civic, neighborhood, and faith -based organizations that are so vital to our economic and <br />social well-being; and <br />WHEREAS, national service participants increase the impact of the organizations they serve, both through <br />their direct service and by managing millions of additional volunteers; and <br />WHEREAS, national service represents a unique public-private partnership that invests in community <br />solutions and leverages non-federal resources to strengthen community impact and increase the return on taxpayer <br />dollars; and <br />WHEREAS, national service participants demonstrate commitment, dedication, and patriotism by making an <br />intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remains with them in their future endeavors; and <br />WHEREAS, the Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with local leaders <br />nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives, and strengthen communities; and is joining with the National League of <br />Cities, the National Association of Counties, Cities of Service, and local leaders across the country for National <br />Service Recognition Day on April 2, 2019. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN <br />RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the 2nd day of April, 2019, be designated as National Service Recognition Day in <br />Indian River County and the Board encourages all citizens to recognize the positive impact of national service in our <br />community, to thank those who serve; and to find ways to give back to their communities. <br />Adopted this 16th day of April, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Bob Solari, Chairman <br />Susan Adams, Vice Chairman <br />Peter D. O'Bryan <br />Joseph E. Flescher <br />Tim Zorc <br />2 <br />