April 21-27, 2024 National Volunteer Week, Parks prodamatton
by the
Aupor of the QCitp of Renton, Texas
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WHEREAS, National Volunteer Week was established by Presidential proclamation in 1974 to inspire,
recognize, and encourage people to engage and serve in their communities;and
WHEREAS, Denton Parks and Recreation and Keep Denton Beautiful engages volunteers representative of
the rich diversity of our community, from children to older adults from life-long residents to
college students, all who participate in service to better our community; and
WHEREAS, volunteers enhance services provided to City of Denton residents and extend capacity of city
departments by giving their time and talents to contribute to a healthy and vibrant community;
and
WHEREAS, more than 4,000 dedicated volunteers served 30,000 hours with Denton Parks and Recreation
and Keep Denton Beautiful in FY 2022/2023;and
WHEREAS, National Volunteer Week takes place each year to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and
the power of volunteers to tackle society's great challenges,to build stronger communities and
be a force that transforms the world.
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim this week
of April 21-27,2024,as
"NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK"
in the City of Denton and extend special recognition to all City of Denton volunteers and do
hereby encourage citizens to join me in honoring all volunteers in our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official
seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the week of April 21-27,2024.
GERARD MSPET74,MAYOR
ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN,CITY SECRETARY
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