Item 2AAGENDA ITEM # 2A
MARCH 22, 2010
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: Volunteer action is a powerful force for solving problems both large
and small. The banding together, in the spirit of giving, of dedicated
individuals can transform lives and entire communities; and
WHEREAS: The City of Atlantic Beach esteems service to be an integral part of
exceptional community living and highly valued by linking arms of
community organizations in service; and
WHEREAS: The City of Atlantic Beach recognizes that unselfish service provides
benefits to both the giver and the receiver; and that unselfish service
unites citizens while easing the distress of community members and
bringing hope to all;
WHEREAS: The Northeast Florida Red Cross, The Blood Alliance, Second Harvest
North Florida, Hands On, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
day Saints have partnered to link arms with other citizens, churches,
civic organizations and government agencies in Duval, Clay, Putnam,
and St. Johns Counties to participate in an event to make significant
contributions in two areas (blood and food) that are critically needed,
especially during this period of world-wide emergencies;
NOW THEREFORE: I, MIKE BORNO, Mayor of the City of Atlantic Beach,
Florida, do hereby proclaim
SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2010, as a
HELPING HANDS AND LINKING ARMS
DAY OF SERVICE to
FILL THE BLOOD AND FOOD BANKS
and encourage our citizens, community organizations, agencies,
businesses, and churches to participate in the helping hands efforts.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Atlantic
Beach to be affixed this day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten.
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
(SEAL)
Mike Borno, Mayor