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PROCLAMATION <br />DESIGNATING APRIL 7, 2015, 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 counties are increasingly turning to national service and volunteerism as a <br />cost-effective strategy to meet county needs; and <br />WHEREAS, participants in AmeriCorps and Senior Corps address the most pressing challenges facing <br />our cities and nation, from educating students for jobs of the 21st century and supporting veterans and military <br />families to providing health services and helping communities recover from natural disasters; 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 60,000 locations across the <br />country, including six pre -k and elementary schools in Indian River County and 14 on the Treasure Coast, <br />bolstering the civic, neighborhood, and faith -based organizations that are so vital to our country's economic <br />and social well-being; and <br />WHEREAS, more than 45 national service participants of all ages and backgrounds serve on the <br />Treasure Coast, providing vital support to county residents and improving the quality of life in our county; 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 <br />taxpayer dollars. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that April 7, 2015, be designated as <br />National Service Recognition Day in Indian River County and the Board encourages residents to <br />recognize the positive impact of national service in our county and thank those who serve and find <br />ways to give back to their communities. <br />Adopted this 7th day of April, 2015. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Wesley S. Davis, Chairman <br />Bo Solari, Vice Chairman <br />AtJ -4-.) C.V--) <br />Peter D. O'Bryan <br />"seph E. Fl- cher <br />Tim Ze" <br />