Title
Proclamation Designating November 28, 2023 as GivingTuesday (Accepted by Steve Laurent)
Body
WHEREAS, GivingTuesday was established as a national day of giving on Tuesday following Thanksgiving, which is November 28 this year; and
WHEREAS, GivingTuesday is a celebration of philanthropy and volunteerism where people give whatever they are able to give; and
WHEREAS, GivingTuesday 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 GivingTuesday and on every day to recognize the tremendous impact of philanthropy, volunteerism, and community service in Los Alamos County; and
WHEREAS, GivingTuesday 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 November 28, 2023 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.