National Service Recognition Day City of Clermont
Proclamation
W3-1ERE_LS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to how we meet our
challenges,and
W3-CEREALS, the nation's mayors are increasingly turning to national service and volunteerism as a cost-
effective strategy to meet city needs; and
W3CERE7LS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps address the most pressing challenges facing our cities and
nation, from educating students for the jobs of the 21st century and supporting veterans and military families to
preserving the environment and helping communities recover from natural disasters; and
1N3-CERE..4S, national service expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable, resilient
communities and providing education,career skills, and leadership abilities for those who serve; and
WHEREAS, national service participants increase the impact of the organizations they serve with, both
through their direct service and by recruiting and managing millions of additional volunteers; and
WHEREAS, national service represents a unique public-private partnership that invests in community
solutions and leverages non-federal resources to strengthen community impact and increase the return on
taxpayer dollars; and
1'V3CERE. %S, AmenCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers demonstrate commitment, dedication,
and patriotism by making an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remains with them in their
future endeavors; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with mayors
nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives, and strengthen communities; and is joining with mayors across the
country to support the Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service on April 9, 2013;
. ■ OON, THEREFORE, I, Harold S. Turville, Jr., Mayor of the City of Clermont, do hereby proclaim
April 9, 2013 as
NationaC Service Recognition Day
and encourage residents to recognize the positive impact of national service to our city, to thank those who
serve; and to find ways to give back to their communities.
IN1NI'.71(ESS WHEREOF I, Harold S.Turville,Jr., Mayor of the City of Clermont, have
hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Clermont to bed this 9th day of April,two
thousand and thirteen. /
ATTES arold S.Turville,Jr., Mayor
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Tracy Ackro d, MMC
City Clerk
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