Office of the Mayor
PROCLAMATION

Volunteer Appreciation Day
Tuesday, June 5, 2001

WHEREAS, the first week of June is recognized as annually International Volunteer Week; and
WHEREAS, this is a time set aside to honor those persons who have reached out to others through volunteer service and have called attention to more community services for individuals, groups and families to help solve serious problems that effect our community; and
WHEREAS, volunteers in this community are greatly responsible for many of the services and programs available in our community; and
WHEREAS, a multitude of Aurora citizens kindly and generously donate their time annually; and
WHEREAS, the future of our community, our lives and our nation depends upon the type of people who rise to the aide of others; and
WHEREAS, volunteers are the "heart" of our community; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor is desirous of acknowledging and recognizing the volunteer kindness and contributions which have been made by volunteers;

NOW, THEREFORE, I David L. Stover, Mayor of the City of Aurora, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, June 5, 2001 as Volunteer Appreciation Day in the City of Aurora and urge citizens of our community to recognize the many persons who have reached out to others through volunteer services.