RES-2007-029 Appreciation for Volunteers Serving on County Advisory Boards & Commissions

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~~s -~oo~~ o~ 9 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~~ ~~' ~ ~ RESOLUTION VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION IN ORANGE COUNTY ~~ Whereas, the annual National Volunteer Week, a 34-year tradition, with a theme of "Inspire by Example!", will be April 15-April 21, 2007; and, Whereas, National Volunteer Week designates a special time to recognize and celebrate the tremendous efforts of volunteers and is held to recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers at the local, state and national levels; and, Whereas, last year, nearly 90 million volunteers stepped forward to make our communities a better place to live; and, Whereas, thousands of volunteers give of their time, energy and expertise to Orange County and other organizations to provide needed services to County residents; and, Whereas, volunteers have greatly contributed to the enrichment of our communities to help make Orange County a better place to live; and, Whereas, volunteers are an invaluable asset to Orange County departments and agencies and their service contributes to the cost effectiveness and efficiency of government operations; and, Whereas, the involvement of volunteers has strengthened and reinforced the democratic process by volunteers contributing their time to help address community challenges; and, Whereas, during April, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners will show its appreciation to its dedicated volunteers by presenting each with a gift; Now, therefore, let it be resolved that the Orange County Board of Commissioners sincerely thanks its volunteers for their community spirit, expertise, dedication and commitment to the residents of Orange County and hereby recognizes the week of April 15th through April 21St, 2007 as VOLUNTEER WEEK IN ORANGE COUNTY This the 10th day of April 2007. !`' J ~~~ Moses Carey Jr., Chair Orange County Board of CQ issioners