HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft_Proclamation_DOG.pdfWHEREAS, [municipality name], like the surrounding Tompkins County, is
known throughout our region and the State of New York for its tight-knit,
inclusive communities; and
WHEREAS, our residents are driven by a gracious desire to help each other,
and our municipality plays a leading role in promoting and advancing
philanthropy and giving; and
WHEREAS, “Giving Is Gorges” was established as a day to unite all of the
people of Tompkins County in the celebration and reaffirmation of that
spirit of philanthropy, raising both funds and awareness; and
WHEREAS, the day highlights how people can work together to share
commitments, build stronger communities, and improve the quality of life
for all residents; and
WHEREAS, non-profits enrich the lives of all Tompkins County residents
and are an integral part of its economy, employing and providing services
to thousands of residents each day; and
WHEREAS, non-profits work in every sector to improve the quality of life in
Tompkins County, including protecting our en vironment, helping the sick
and the dying, providing care for our children and animals, offering support
to our families, providing art, addressing homelessness and hunger;
preventing diseases, and providing basic human needs; and
WHEREAS, these non-profits offer opportunities for giving, volunteerism,
skill-building and community involvement that enhance life and make our
county a better place to live; and
WHEREAS, giving and volunteerism historically reflect the highest values of
our democratic society, in that regardless of the situation, age, station, race
or creed, all may participate and reap the rich rewards that come from
giving aid to others; and,
WHEREAS, this event allows participating non-profit organizations an
opportunity to energize their respective donor bases and to tell their story
throughout the broader region; and
WHEREAS, every donation betters lives, opens doors, hastens innovation
or fosters knowledge; and
WHEREAS, this 24-hour giving challenge starts at Midnight and ends at
11:59 p.m. on August 28th, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the participating non-profits are certified to have 501c3 status
in order to receive donations;
WHEREAS, Giving Is Gorges allows an easy, effective means for citizens to
support the non-profit organizations they believe in and to learn about
others through the website www.givingisgorges.com;
WHEREAS, together in celebration of non-profits and philanthropy,
communities will join together for 24 hours to raise the most money they
can to support the non-profits that enrich our county while reaffirming the
belief that everyone can help another;
Now, therefore, be it PROCLAIMED by _____[I/we]___ the _____[title]____
of __[municipality]____ this ___ day of _____, 2015, that August, 28th,
2015 be, and is hereby, recognized as “Giving Is Gorges Day” and, be it
PROCLAIMED FURTHER, that residents and members of the community are
encouraged to support their favorite participating non-profit organizations.