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Office of the Mayor
110 City of 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 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 2015 volunteers donated more than 81600 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, 1, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do
hereby proclaim April 23-29, 2017:
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 17th day of April, 2017.
Allan Ekberg /Mayor