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Agenda Item No. 5(G) EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION National Service, Community and Volunteer Recognition Day WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of character, and central to how we meet our challenges; and WHEREAS, on a national level, Americorps and Senior Corps address the most pressing challenges facing our cities and nation, from educating students for jobs for the 21st century and supporting veterans and military families to preserving the environment and helping communities recover from natural disasters; and WHEREAS, volunteerism expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable, resilient communities and providing education, career skills, and leadership abilities for those who serve; and WHEREAS, volunteers serve 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 and local volunteers increase the impact of the organizations they serve through their direct service and by recruiting and managing 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 WHEREAS, volunteers in our community demonstrate commitment and dedication by making an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remains with them in future endeavors; and WHEREAS, Mayors and City Councils nationwide seek to engage residents, improve lives, and strengthen communities across the country by supporting the Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service on April 9, 2013. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito hereby proclaims April 9, 2013, as National Service, Community and Volunteer Recognition Day in the City of El Cerrito, expresses sincere appreciation to those who volunteer their time to making this nation and the City of El Cerrito a better place to live, work and play and encourages all residents to recognize the positive impact of service in our community and find ways to give back to their community. Dated: April 2, 2013 Gregory B. Lyman, Mayor