2019-1636 Resolution No. 2019-1636
A resolution proclaiming April 7-13, 2019 as "Volunteer Recognition Week"
in the City of Janesville.
WHEREAS, volunteerism embodies a spirit of giving and spirit of growth; and
WHEREAS, National Volunteer Week was first proclaimed in 1974 and is a time to recognize
the efforts of volunteers, and emphasize the benefits of volunteerism, both for the volunteer and
the greater communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville estimates over 600 volunteers help the City function
throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, volunteers provide an invaluable contribution to the Janesville community by
lending their time, talent, and support to improve the City in countless ways; and
WHEREAS, City of Janesville volunteers include council and committee members, "Friends"
groups, neighborhood group members, Senior Center volunteers, recreation program
volunteers, and many more; and
WHEREAS, volunteers contribute to the well-being of fellow residents, visitors and the welfare
of all our citizens by giving their time and energy without desire of recognition, compensation or
personal gain, accepting an ever-increasing and important role as our community strives to
meet the needs of a changing demographic; and
WHEREAS, the City will recognize its volunteers with a Volunteer Appreciation Event on
Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 4 — 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of
Janesville recognizes the week of April 7-13, 2019 as "Volunteer Recognition Week" in the City
of Janesville for the purpose of demonstrating the City's appreciation for the efforts of volunteers
who serve the City of Janesville, and encouraging the residents of this City to become more
knowledgeable about the importance of volunteers and their role in the community.
ADOPTED: April 8, 2019 Motion by: Williams
Second by: Gruber
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Conley X
Farrell X
Gruber X
Mark . Freitag, City Manage Jorgensen X
Marklein X
ATTE 1/474Williams X
Wolfe X
David T. Godek, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: City Manager's Office
Prepared by: City Manager's Office