HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2010-04-19 Item 3 - Proclamation - National Volunteer Week - April 19-23Office of the Mayor
Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAVIATION
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has a long tradition of volunteerism that has
continuously enhanced the quality of life within the community; and
WHEREAS, during 2009, volunteers donated more than 12,700 hours to City
sponsored projects such as coaching youth basketball, mentoring teens,
monitoring handicapped parking slots, delivering Meals -on- Wheels, serving on
City Boards and Commissions, and more; and
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hereby proclaim April 19-23, 2010 as 11,7..
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM HAGGERTON, MAYOR of Tukwila, do
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WHEREAS, Tukwila's School District, the faith community and local
businesses promote volunteerism through their participation in volunteer projects
that benefit all Tukwila citizens, such as the beautification of City parks; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila's civic organizations and community groups combine
vision with service in working with City Departments to ensure a clean, safe and
caring community;
National Volunteer Week
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all citizens to recognize the outstanding
volunteer spirit that exists in the City of Tukwila. An appreciation event will be
held at the Tukwila Community Center on April 22, 2010 in honor of our
committed volunteers to thank them for their service to the community.
Signed this
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Jim Hagg�, Mayor of Tukwila
2010.