PRO 2016-03TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
PROCLAMATION NO. 2016-03
A PROCLAMATION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY
CLUB, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING APRIL 5, 2016 AS MAYOR AND COUNTY
RECOGNITION DAY FOR NATIONAL SERVICE IN THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB.
WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to how we
meet our challenges; and
WHEREAS, the nation's cities are increasingly turning to national service and volunteerism as
a cost-effective strategy to meet their needs; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants address the most pressing challenges
facing our communities, from educating students for the jobs of the 21st century and supporting
veterans and military families to providing health services and helping communities recover from
natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, national service expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable,
resilient communities and providing education, career skills, and leadership abilities for those who
serve; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants serve in more than 50,000 locations
across the country, bolstering the civic, neighborhood, and faith -based organizations that are so
vital to our economic and social well-being; and
WHEREAS, national service participants increase the impact of the organizations they serve,
both through their direct service and by managing millions of additional volunteers; and
WHEREAS, national service represents a unique public-private partnership that invests in
community solutions and leverages non-federal resources to strengthen community impact and
increase the return on taxpayer dollars; and
WHEREAS, national service participants 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 county
officials and mayors nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives, and strengthen communities;
and is joining with the National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, Cities of
Service, and mayors and county officials across the country for the Mayor and County Recognition
Day for National Service on April 5, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor C. Nick Sanders, in conjunction with the Town Council of the
Town of Trophy Club, Texas, do hereby proclaim April 5, 2016, as National Service Recognition
Day, and encourage residents to recognize the positive impact of national service in our county; to
thank those who serve; and to find ways to give back to their communities.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, this
22nd day of March 2016.
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Holly Fimbre , Town Secretary C. Nick Sanders, Mayor
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Town of Trophy Club, Texas