HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-12 Proclamation - National Volunteer WeekWHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has a long tradition of volunteerism
that has continuously enhanced the quality of life within the community; and
WHEREAS, the entire community can inspire, equip and mobilize people
to take action that changes the world; and
WHEREAS, local community service opportunities are available through
the City of Tukwila, the faith community, public and private schools,
businesses, civic organizations and community groups; 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, during 2014 volunteers donated more than 6,600 hours to
City sponsored projects; and
WHEREAS, by volunteering and recognizing those who serve, we can
come together to make a difference
WHEREAS, volunteers are vital to our future as The City of Opportunity
and the Community of Choice;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Jim Haggerton, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do
hereby proclaim April 12-18, 2015:
National Volunteer Week
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all citizens to recognize the outstanding
volunteer spirit that exists in our community.
Signed this sixth day of April, 2015.
---- Jim- - H6-ieWrton, Mayor