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PROCLAMATION 2004-14
WHEREAS Volunteering is central to the American character and is a fundamental expression of responsible citizenship. From our Nation’s earliest days, people came together to do whatever
was needed for the public good. During this week we recognize our proud legacy of volunteer service and resolve to encourage more Americans to continue strengthening our country by
helping others; and
WHEREAS Volunteers serve in a variety of ways; from mentoring and tutoring children, providing companionship to the elderly, running community theaters and arts programs, cleaning highways
and parks, staffing essential community organizations, and offering physical and spiritual aid to the hungry and homeless; and
WHEREAS National Volunteer Week is utilized by organizations throughout the United States to recognize the voluntary contributions of all Americans. Many organizations take advantage
of this national focus on volunteerism to highlight the work of volunteers to their organizations and to encourage volunteering in the future; and
WHEREAS National Volunteer Week offers each of us the opportunity to recognize one of the true strengths of our Nation and the compassionate spirit of our citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as the Mayor of the City of Huntsville, that
APRIL 18-24
be designated as:
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
in Huntsville, Texas, and urge all Americans to continue to uphold this spirit and answer the call to service to help ensure that all our citizens realize the promise of America. Together
we can achieve a hopeful future for all.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the __th day of April 2004.
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KARL DAVIDSON, MAYOR