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F <br />RESOLUTION <br />WHEREAS volunteering of one's time, talents and resources <br />has been an integral part of our American heritage since the <br />early days of our nation; and <br />WHEREAS it is essential that we continue this tradition of <br />giving and sharing in order that we can preserve and continue <br />to improve the quality of life for all citizens in our <br />communities; and <br />WHEREAS anyone, regardless of circumstances or station, <br />or factors of race, age, sex, color or creed, can participate <br />in volunteer service to neighbors and community; and <br />WHEREAS our nation is experiencing a time of diminishing <br />natural and technological resources and a time when our people <br />have reached a realization that government cannot or should <br />not provide every service necessary to build a better environ- <br />ment; and <br />WHEREAS each year a special week is designated in our <br />• nation for the dual purpose of recognizing those who give of <br />themselves and of encouraging all citizens to become involved; <br />now, therefore, be it <br />RESOLVED jointly by the Council of the City of Charlottes- <br />ville, Virginia, and the Board of Supervisors of the County of <br />Albemarle, Virginia, that the week of April 27 through May 3, <br />1981, is recognized as NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK in the City of <br />Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle in honor of our <br />area's selfless volunteers who truly give a helping heart and <br />we urge all of our area's citizens to help renew and sustain <br />the spirit and vitality of our nation by committing a portion <br />of their time to addressing the needs of our communities through <br />voluntary action. <br />Francis L. Buck, Mayor <br />City of Charlottesville <br />Adopted by Council 4/20/81 <br />Copy teste: <br />• <br />Clerk of Council <br />Geraid E. Fisher, Chairman <br />County of Albemarle <br />