Proc-Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service Executed North ',4`1° �: City of North Augusta,
Augusta South Carolina
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to how we
meet our challenges;and
WHEREAS, the nation's mayors are increasingly turning to national service and volunteerism as
a cost-effective strategy to meet city needs;and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps address the most pressing challenges facing our
cities and counties,from educating students for the jobs of the 21st century, and supporting veterans and military
families to providing health services and helping communities recover from natural disasters;and
WHEREAS, 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, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants serve in more than 60,000 locations
across the country, bolstering the civic, neighborhood, and faith-based organizations that are so vital to our
economic and social well-being;and
WHEREAS, national service participants increase the impact of the organizations they serve with, 1
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 1
community solutions and leverages nonfederal resources to strengthen community urnity impact and increase the return
on taxpayer dollars;and
WHEREAS, national service participants demonstrate commitment, dedication, and patriotism
by making an intense 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 the National League
of Cities, City of Service, and mayors across the country to recognize the impact of service on Mayors Day of
Recognition for National Service on April 7, 2015.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Lark W. Jones, as Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, and on
behalf of the Council and Citizens of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina do hereby proclaim April 7, 2015, as
National Service Recognition Day
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, to be affixed this 7`f'day of April, 2015.
4, , ., ‘,. ..„,„6,!,, fi/,,Y),1` Lark W Jones,Mayor
(■ City of North Augusta
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