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To Recognize National Volunteer Week, April 18th through April 24th, and to Encourage Columbus Residents and Central Ohioans to Continue to Serve Their Communities As Active, Dedicated Volunteers
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WHEREAS, National Volunteer Week, a signature event of Points of Light Institute, celebrates ordinary people doing extraordinary things to improve communities across the nation; and
WHEREAS, this year's National Volunteer Week, April 18th through April 24th, commemorates the one-year anniversary of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act and the Volunteer Generation Fund; and
WHEREAS, this week, thousands of volunteers across Ohio and throughout the nation will participate in a variety of innovative, grassroots community projects designed to engage volunteers and community members in building strong, vibrant neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, residents of central Ohio have long been committed and active volunteers in their communities, with the support of countless agencies and organizations dedicated to promoting the common good; and
WHEREAS, Columbus residents, and all Ohioans, may visit www.serveohio.org to learn more about the many volunteer opportunities that are available to anyone selfless enough to offer their time and talents to a greater cause or purpose; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council recognizes and celebrates National Volunteer Week and encourages Columbus residents and central Ohioans to continue their long tradition of exemplary volunteer service.