Office of the Mayor
Proclamation
Lawrence, Kansas
WHEREAS: Service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to how we meet our challenges. AmeriCorps and Senior Corps Members, serving in 36 locations across the City of Lawrence, are actively addressing challenges facing our community, from fighting food and housing insecurity and running after-school programming to supporting health and financial literacy and training our youth for the future. National service expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable, resilient communities and providing education, career skills, and leadership training for those who serve;
WHEREAS: AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps 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: The Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with mayors nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives, and strengthen communities; and is joining with mayors across the country to recognize the impact of service on the Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service on April 1st, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael Dever, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim April 1, 2014 as
and encourage residents to recognize the positive impact of national service in our city, to thank those who serve, and to find ways to give back to their communities.
Michael Dever, Mayor
April 1, 2014