PROCLAMATION

08-004

National Volunteer Week

Issued by the County Commissioners

County of Franklin

Whereas, the entire community can effect positive change with any volunteer action no matter how big or small: and

Whereas, volunteers can connect with local community service opportunities through hundreds of community service organizations like Volunteer Centers; and

Whereas, millions of volunteers working in their communities utilize their time and talent daily to make a real difference in the lives of children, adults and the elderly; and

Whereas, during this week, all over the nation, service projects will be performed and volunteers recognized for their commitment to service; and

Whereas, the giving of oneself in service to another empowers the giver and the recipient; and

Whereas, experience teaches us that government by itself cannot solve all of our nation’s social problems; and

Whereas, our country’s volunteer force of over 64 million people is a great treasure; and

Whereas, volunteers are vital to our future as caring and productive nation,

The Board of Franklin County Commissioners, of Franklin County on behalf of its citizens, do herby proclaim the week of April 27^th to May 2^nd as

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

And express the hope that this year’s observance will promote citizens to volunteer and communities to recognize those who serve throughout the County.

Dated this 30^th day of April, 2008.

/s/ Karen S Farrell

Karen S. Farrell, Chair

Attested and Recorded, this 30^th day of April, 2008.

/s/ Shari Perry

Shari Perry, County Clerk