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WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to how we meet our
challenges; and
1 WHEREAS, the nation's elected leaders are increasingly turning to national service and volunteerism as a
cost-effective strategy to meet their needs; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants address the most pressing challenges facing our
= communities; they educate students for 21st century jobs, fight the opioid epidemic, respond to natural
disasters, and support veterans and military families; 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, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants serve in more than 45,000 locations across the
country,bolstering the civic,neighborhood,and faith-based organizations that are so vital to our economic
and social well-being;and
WHEREAS,national service participants increase the impact of the organizations they serve,both through
their direct service and by managing millions of additional volunteers; and I
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
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taxpayer dollars;and I
WHEREAS,national service participants demonstrate commitment,dedication,and patriotism by making
an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remains with them in their future endeavors;and
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WHEREAS, the Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with local leaders
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nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives, and strengthen communities; and is joining with the
National League of Cities, the National Association of Counties, Cities of Service, and local leaders across
the country for National Service Recognition Day on April 7, 2020.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Robert S. Giles, Mayor of McCall, Idaho, with the consent of
the majority of the City Council, do hereby proclaim April 7, 2020, as National Service Recognition
Day, and encourage residents to recognize the positive impact of national service in our community,
to thank those who serve; and to find ways to give back to their communities. E
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® IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto
City of McCallset my hand at the City of McCall in Idaho
on this 26 day of March in the year of 2020.
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Robert S. lles,Mayor
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