HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-04-27 Proclamation[I Moll R f " LS &I I
PROCLAIMING LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF BANGOR
AS SPIRIT OF AMERICA FOUNDATION TRIBUTE
WHEREAS, The Spirit of America Foundation Tribute for outstanding community service is awarded
in National Volunteer Month, April, to encourage volunteerism,- and
WHEREAS, The City of Bangor benefits from the continued contributions of its volunteers as they
enhance our community; and
WHEREAS, Literacy Volunteers of Bangor has been strengthening our community since 1969 by
providing free English language tutoring to Bangor area adults; and
WHEREAS, The Core Values of this organization are designed to help break down barriers and
challenges for adults and provide a pathway for learning; and
WHEREAS, In 2018, a total of 324 students improved their literacy with the help from 297 dedicated
volunteers putting in 16,892 volunteer hours; and
WHEREAS, Of those 324 students, 144 achieved their personal goals, 68 entered higher education
or training programs, 76 became more involved in their children's education, 6 became
citizens of the United States, and 7 obtained a driver's license,,- and
WHEREAS, The delivery of free, quality literacy support is funded by a budget raised each year
entirely through private support; and
WHEREAS, The City of Bangor acknowledges low literacy contributes to lower incomes, higher
unemployment rates, lower quality jobs, and a lack of community engagement; and
WHEREAS, Adults with low literacy skills are particularly vulnerable to the economic, health, and
social impacts of COVID-1 9; and
WHEREAS, Literacy Volunteers of Bangor has nimbly shifted to support their students and the
community by tutoring students virtually while learning new technology and instructional
skills; and
WHEREAS, The City of Bangor appreciates the great work Literacy Volunteers of Bangor performs
as they continue to serve from their homes.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Clare Davift, Mayor of Bangor, on behalf of the City Council and the City of
Bangor, do hereby proclaim Literacy Volunteers of Bangor as Spirit of America Foundation Tribute in
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