HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_15-81/82_05/11/1982 RESOLUTION NO. 15 -81/8
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
EXPRESSING ITS APPROVAL OF AND SUPPORT FOR A
STATE -WIDE TASK FORCE ON VOLUNTARISM AND URGING
THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO ESTABLISH A FLORIDA TASK
FORCE ON PRIVATE SECTOR INITIATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL TASK FORCE IN COORDIN-
ATION OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR FURNISH-
ING COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, the spirit of voluntarism is one of the philosophies upon
which this nation was founded; and
WHEREAS, today one of every five Americans is making a gift of time
and talent to some kind of volunteer service which is designated to help others
or to work for a cause; and
WHEREAS, our communities, our state, and our nation will benefit as
more and more people bestow the priceless gift that comes only when people
give of themselves; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature has deemed it necessary to provide
for and encourage state agencies to make maximum use of volunteer services by
passage of certain legislation; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta in anticipating "New Federalism ",
believes there is a need for an aggressive volunteer force to mitigate the
potential costs; and
WHEREAS, in order to establish an improved atmosphere for voluntarism,
a state -wide task force needs to be established as soon as possible, which would
coordinate the efforts of the private and public sectors and set the Village of
Tequesta back on the road to community solutions to community problems; and
WHEREAS, prompt establishment of the Florida Task Force on Private
Sector Initiatives will support the National Task Force in coordination of this
vital effort.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section L . That the Village of Tequesta does hereby express its
approval of and support for a state -wide task force on voluntarism and hereby
urges the State of Florida to establish a Florida Task Force on Private Sector
Initiatives for the purpose of supporting the National Task Force in coordin-
ation of volunteer services.
Section 2. That the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
to furnish copies of this Resolution to Governor Bob Graham; Kay Mansolill,
Director, Volunteer Services, Palm Beach County; Helen Bartholomew, Director,
Volunteer Services, Southeastern Palm Beach County Hospital District; Palm
Beach County Municipal League; and all other appropriate public officials and
agencies.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was offered by Councilmember
Thomas J. Beddo who moved its adoption. The Resolution was seconded
by Councilmember Thomas J. Little and upon being put to a vote,
the vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
T homas J. Beddow
Lee M. Brown
T homas J. Little
C arlton D. Stoddard
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted
this 11 day of May 1982.
VICE -MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Carlton D. Stoddard
ATTEST: