2002/10/08 City Council Resolution (3)RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 230
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
PROCLAIMING
OCTOBER 26, 2002
MAKE -A- DIFFERENCE DAY
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WHEREAS, serious social problems concern our nation and threaten its future; and
WHEREAS, connecting with others and working together through volunteer service can
bridge the differences that separate people and help solve serious social problems; and
WHEREAS, we, the American people, have a tradition of philanthropy and volunteerism;
and
WHEREAS, millions of self - sacrificing individuals will touch and enhance the lives of
millions on the 12'" annual day of doing good by giving where there is a need, rebuilding what is
torn down, teaching where there is a desire to learn and inspiring those who have lost hope; and
WHEREAS, USA WEEKEND and its affiliate newspapers and the Points of Light
Foundation and its affiliate volunteer centers, have joined to promote an annual national day of
doing good that celebrates and strengthens the spirit of volunteer service - an investment in the
future we all must share.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that we do hereby proclaim October 26, 2002 as Make -A- Difference Day, and urge our
fellow citizens to observe this day by connecting with friends, fellow employees, and relatives as
well as with religious, educational, and civic groups and volunteer to engage in projects beneficial
to their community.
DULYAND REGULARLYADOPTED this 8'h day of October, 2002