HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015_11_23_R139 Toys for Tots The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED: November 23, 2015
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-139 ADOPTED: November 23, 2015
A RESOLUTION: TOWN COUNCIL RECOGNIZES AND SUPPORTS THE LOUDOUN
COUNTY DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE ON
THE NATIONAL TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, the mission of the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots
Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less
fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted; and
WHEREAS, the Loudoun County Detachment of the Marine Corps League has requested
support from the Town of Leesburg by providing toy drop/collection sites at Town facilities; and
WHEREAS, the toy drop/collection sites would be located at Town Hall; Ida Lee Park
Recreation Center; Thomas Balch Library; Leesburg Executive Airport; and the Leesburg Police
Station; and
WHEREAS, drop/collection boxes would be provided at these facilities upon approval by
Council, and toys would be collected from the drop/collection sites from November 24 through
December 17, 2015.
WHEREAS, the primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at
Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming
responsible, productive, and patriotic citizens.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. The Leesburg Town Council recognizes and supports the Loudoun County
Detachment of the Marine Corps League on the National Toys for Toys Campaign, and their
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A RESOLUTION: TOWN COUNCIL RECOGNIZES AND SUPPORTS THE LOUDOUN
COUNTY DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE ON
THE NATIONAL TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN
message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible,
productive, and patriotic citizens.
SECTION II. Toys for Tots drop/collection sites shall be located at Town Hall, Ida Lee
Park Recreation Center, Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg Executive Airport, and the Leesburg
Police Station.
PASSED this 23rd day of November, 2015.
Kristen C. Umstattd, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
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Clerk of Co d+cil
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