Proc. 006-98
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
APRIL 19-25, 1998 AS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
WHEREAS, all members 0/ a community shan work toward the goals set fprth at the
Presidents' Summit for America's Future, including providing our nation's youth with the resources
they need to succeed in today's world,. and
WHEREAS1 volunteer mentors can positively impact the lives of young people and set them
on the right path in fi/e; and
WHEREAS, the 93 minion volunteers working in their communities every day make a real
difference in the lives of their neighbors and local children; and
WHEREAS, community service organizations have the power to "Connect America" and
realize the goal of getting more Americans to "commit to connect" through volunteer service; and
WHEREAS, volunteers have the power to fight the pervasive feeling of social disconnection
experienced by 81 % 0/ Americans and especiaDy young people; and
WHEREAS, Americans are wiDing and eager to volunteer and make real changes in their
communities; and
WIIEREAS, it is the duty 0/ every citizen and leader to honor those who work not for money
but for the special feeling they get when they serve a meal or tutor a child.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, as Chairman 0/ the Frederick
County Board of Supervisors, I do proclaim April 19 - April 25, 1998 as National Volunteer Week
in Frederick Countl/{ Virginia and urge fellow citizens to make a contribution to their communities,
no matter how small. By volunteering and recognizing those who serve, we can replace disconnection
with understanding and compassion.
ADOPTED this 8th day 0/ April, 1998.
PROCLAMATION NO.: 006-98