HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-15 PACKET 04.C. REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
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DATE 4/15/2015
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PREPARED BY: Administration Ryan Schroeder
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Consider adopting a resolution proclaiming National Volunteer Week.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve the request.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
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❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION:
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ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS
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City Administrator Date
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RESOLUI'ION tVO. 2015-XX
PROCLAMING NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
WHEREAS, the entire community can inspire, equip and mobilize people to take
action that changes the world; and
WHEREAS, volunteers can connect with local community service opportunities
through hundreds of community service organizations; and
WHEREAS, individuals and communities are at the center of social change; and
WHEREAS, during this week all over the nation, service projects will be
perFormed and volunteers recognized for their commitment to service; and
WHEREAS, the giving of oneself in service to another empowers the giver and
the recipient; and
WHEREAS, experience teaches us that government by itself cannot solve all of
our nation's social problems; and
WHEREAS, our country's volunteer force of more than 63 million is a great
treasure; and
WHEREAS, volunteers are vital to our future as a caring and productive nation;
and
WHEREAS, the City hosts its annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet in April
each year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Cottage
Grove, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, hereby proclaims
April 12-18, 2015 as National Volunteer Week in the City of Cottage Grove and
urges our fellow citizens to volunteer. By volunteering and recognizing those who
serve, we can come together to make a difference.
Passed this 15th day of April 2015.
Myron Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk