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WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to how we
meet our challenges and the Nation's mayors are increasingly turning to national service and
volunteerism as a cost-effective strategy to meet city needs;and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps address the most pressing challenges facing our
cities and Nation, from educating students for the jobs of the 21st century and supporting veterans and
military families to preserving the environment and helping communities recover from natural disasters;
and
WHEREAS, national service expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable,
resilient communities and providing education,career skills,and leadership abilities for those who serve;
and
WHEREAS, national service participants increase the impact of the organizations they serve
with,both through their direct service and by recruiting and managing millions of 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, AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers demonstrate commitment,
dedication, and patriotism by making an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remains
with them in their future endeavors;and
WHEREAS, the Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with
mayors nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives, and strengthen communities; and is joining with
mayors across the country to support the Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service on April 7,
2015.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Rocky Randels, Mayor of the City of Cape
Canaveral,Florida,do hereby proclaim April 7,2015 as
National Service Recognition Day
and encourage residents to recognize the positive impact of national service in our City, to thank those
who serve;and to find ways to give back to their communities.
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