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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 Rangir, ME 2nV eAc+vr2.ge all citizeiNs t* c+n4er v,,#lyAteeri&g 4ir Liter?,cy V#WAto!,er--- -tf the many charitable organizations throughout the City of Bangor. 0�11 A TZ--Tgl R