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City of Proclamation
<br /> Elk -�.--,
<br /> om% Designating April 4, 2017, as National Mayor's Day of
<br /> River ' Recognition for National Service in the City of Elk River
<br /> WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to how we meet our
<br /> challenge; and
<br /> WHEREAS, the nation's counties are increasingly turning to national service and volunteerism as a cost-
<br /> effective strategy to meet county needs; and
<br /> WHEREAS, participants in AmeriCorps and Senior Corps address the most pressing challenges facing our
<br /> cities and nation,from educating students for jobs of the 21st century and supporting veterans and military
<br /> families to providing health services and helping communities recover from natural disasters; and
<br /> WHEREAS, national service expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable,resilient
<br /> communities and providing education, career skills, and leadership abilities for those who serve; and
<br /> WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants serve in more than 50,000 locations across the
<br /> country,including 40 service locations in Elk River,bolstering the civic, neighborhood, and faith-based
<br /> organizations that are so vital to our county's economic and social well-being; and
<br /> WHEREAS, nearly 200 national service participants of all ages and backgrounds serve in the Elk River area,
<br /> providing vital support to county residents and improving the quality of life in our county; and
<br /> WHEREAS, national service participants increase the impact of the organizations they serve,both through
<br /> their direct service and by managing millions of additional volunteers; and
<br /> WHEREAS, since 1994 more than 140 Elk River residents have served more than 220,000 hours and have
<br /> qualified for Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards totaling more than $570,000; and
<br /> WHEREAS, national service participants demonstrate commitment, dedication, and patriotism by making an
<br /> intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remains with them in their future endeavors
<br /> WHEREAS, the Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with city and county
<br /> officials nationwide to engage citizens,improve lives, and strengthen communities; and is joining with the
<br /> National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, Cities of Service, and mayors and county officials
<br /> across the country for the Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service on April 4, 2017.
<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I,John J. Dietz,Mayor of Elk River, do hereby proclaim
<br /> April 4, 2017, as National Service Recognition day in the City of Elk River, and encourage residents to
<br /> recognize the positive impact of national service in our community and thank those who serve; and to find
<br /> ways to give back to the community.
<br /> John J. Dietz,Mayor
<br /> ATTEST:
<br /> Tina Allard, City Clerk
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