Memorandum
Date: March 5, 2024
From: The Honorable Board of Supervisors
Subject: Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of March 10-16, 2024 As All Americorps Week in Lake County
Executive Summary:
WHEREAS, service is a hallmark of the American character and has the unique ability to bring people of all backgrounds together in common cause, and throughout our history citizens have stepped up to meet our most pressing challenges of the day by volunteering in their communities; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs provide opportunities for more than 200,000 Americans to serve their country through service at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country; and
WHEREAS, in the County of Lake, many AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds help to meet various local needs by responding to community clean ups around the Lake, supporting veterans and military families, canvassing and traffic flagging in communities to assist with fuels mitigation and evacuation routes, planning or preparedness huddles, participating in Neighborfest events to promote preparedness, helping neighborhoods to be ready for disasters, as well as climate resiliency and promotion of restoration of the environment, assisting seniors with meals, and mentoring students at the schools through the Foster Grandparent Program; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers encourage collaboration and partnerships, leveraging millions of volunteers in service and acquiring the support of business, foundation, and other local partners to increase the effectiveness of their initiatives; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs bring people together across race, age, and zip code to address critical issues facing the country, forge relationships and cultivate mutual respect, and help build resilient and thriving communities; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors 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, through their service, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers strengthen the lives of their families, communities, and the County of Lake; 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.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lake County Board of Supervisors proclaims next week, March 10 - 16, 2024 AmeriCorps week in Lake County to recognize the dedication and commitment of more than 1.2 million Americans.
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Recommended Action:
Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of March 10-16, 2024 As All Americorps Week in Lake County