HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Volunteer Center Proclamation - Word - 04.08.2005PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, this year marks the 32nd annual celebration of International Volunteer Week, created in 1974 to recognize the efforts of dedicated community volunteers, and,
WHEREAS, more than 100 million volunteers working in their communities already contribute their time and talents daily to make a real difference in the lives of others, and,
WHEREAS, Santa Clara County is a region that understands volunteerism and community service helps make our local community a better place to live; and,
WHEREAS, the Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley sponsors the annual Human Race of Silicon Valley, the community service fund raising event for all the 2600 non profit public benefit
organizations, public health and human service programs, faith-based activities and schools, promoting volunteer service throughout Santa Clara County, San Mateo County and Southern
Alameda County and
NOW, therefore, I, Mayor Patrick Kwok, and the Cupertino City Council, do hereby acknowledge and recognize the
Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley
for its service as the community clearinghouse for connecting the volunteers who work to improve the quality of life for the people, families and city of Cupertino.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the city of Cupertino to be affixed on the Eighth day of April, Two-Thousand and Five.
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Patrick S. Kwok, Mayor