RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 11 – 15, 2013, GREATER SAUK COUNTY FOUNDATION WEEK

WHEREAS, throughout our nation’s history, individual Americans have voluntarily joined together to meet important needs in their communities; and

WHEREAS, this generosity, this willingness to work together toward a common goal, is a hallmark of the American character; and

WHEREAS, today, private voluntary associations across the country make substantial contributions to our nation’s well-being in areas such as health care and social services, education and the arts, economic development and environmental protection; and

WHEREAS, many of these associations are community foundations—charitable organizations formed to attract and distribute endowment funds; and

WHEREAS, directed by volunteers, community foundations provide effective leadership in communities throughout the United States, often supplementing or assisting in the coordination of public programs and other private services and are one of the fastest growing forms of philanthropy in the United States; and

WHEREAS, the Greater Sauk County Community Foundation was established in January of 1998 to help the citizens of Sauk County and surrounding areas create enduring charitable contributions in their communities;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, met in regular session, that the Board does hereby express their grateful recognition for 15 years of service to the citizens of Sauk County and surrounding areas, does hereby proclaim the week of November 11 through November 15, 2013 as “Greater Sauk County Community Foundation Week”.