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Proclamation Designating December 3rd, 2024 as Giving Tuesday (Accepted by Elizabeth Martineau, Los Alamos Community Foundation Executive Director)
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WHEREAS, Giving Tuesday was established as a national day of giving on Tuesday following Thanksgiving, which is December 3rd this year; and
WHEREAS, Giving Tuesday is a celebration of philanthropy and volunteerism where people give whatever they are able to give; and
WHEREAS, Giving Tuesday is a day where citizens work together to share commitments, rally for favorite causes, build a stronger community, and think about other people; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper on Giving Tuesday and on every day to recognize the tremendous impact of philanthropy, volunteerism, and community service in Los Alamos County; and
WHEREAS, Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to encourage citizens to serve others throughout this holiday season and during other times of the year; and
WHEREAS, The Los Alamos Community Foundation provides online portals for citizens to support area nonprofit organizations through losalamosgives.org (for donating) and volunteerlosalamos.org (for volunteering).
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim December 3rd, 2024 as
“GivingTuesday”
in Los Alamos County, and encourage all citizens to join together to give back to the community in any way that is personally meaningful.