HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-10 Proclamation - National Volunteer WeekOffice of the Mayor
City I Tukwila, Washington
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, 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 conununity 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 2015 volunteers donated more than 8,600 hours to City
sponsored projects; and
WHEREAS, by volunteering and recognizing those who serve, we can come
together to make a difference; and
WHEREAS, volunteers are vital to our future as the city of opportunity and the
community of choice;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Joe Duffle, Council President, on behalf of Allan
Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby proclaim April 10 -16, 2016:
National Volunteer Week
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all citizens to recognize the outstanding volunteer
spirit that exists in our community.
Presented this fourth day of April, 2016,
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Allan Ekberg, Mayor