Agenda Item 2AAGENDA ITEM # 2A
MARCH 14, 2011
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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, 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 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 16, 2011, 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 14th day of March, in the year of
our Lord two thousand eleven.
Mike Borno, Mayor