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2 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION /N ORANGE COUNTY Whereas, the annual National Volunteer Week, a 31-year tradition, with a theme of "Volunteers Inspire by Example!" will be April 18~h -April 24~h, 2004; 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, an insulated lunch- tote, in the colors of royal blue and white, with the seal of Orange County in white printed thereon, 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 18th through April 24rn 2004 as VOLUNTEER WEEK IN ORANGE COUNTY This the 131h day of April 2004. Barry .)acobs, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners