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Proclamation Designating August 17, 2024 as National Nonprofit Day in Los Alamos (Accepted by Elizabeth Martineau, Executive Director for Los Alamos Community Foundation)
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WHEREAS, nonprofit organizations are legal entities that operate to serve a collective, public, or social benefit and are committed to serving their organization’s purposes rather than the generation of profit; and,
WHEREAS, according to the Guidestar database of nonprofits, there are over 150 nonprofits registered in Los Alamos County in 2024; and,
WHEREAS, nonprofits enhance the quality of life for people and communities by providing essential services, building community resilience, creating vibrant spaces through arts and culture and promoting social and environmental change; and
WHEREAS, the staff and volunteers of nonprofits are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of community service, donating time and effort to making a difference in our community; and,
WHEREAS, National Nonprofit Day is recognized annually on August 17 to commemorate the signing of the Tariff Act of 1894, which excludes nonprofits from equal corporation taxation; and,
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper on National Nonprofit Day and on every day to recognize the tremendous impact of nonprofit organizations in Los Alamos County.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim August 17, 2024, as
"National Nonprofit Day in Los Alamos"
and thank the hardworking staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations throughout our community.