Proclamation: WSU Master Gardener Volunteer Week BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PROCLAMATION
Washington State University Master Gardener Volunteer Week
May 20-26, 2018, in Lewis County, Washington
WHEREAS, the Washington State University (WSU) Master Gardener Volunteer Program is
celebrating 45 years of service to the citizens of our state and county; and
WHEREAS, this model of volunteer service, emulated in all 50 states and numerous foreign
countries, was founded by WSU in 1973; and
WHEREAS, there are 80 WSU Master Gardener volunteers who served more than 10,575
hours through outreach education workshops, cultivating demonstration gardens and staffing
the Plant & Insect Clinic in 2017; and
WHEREAS, these dedicated volunteer educators use their love of gardening to enhance
natural resources and environmental stewardship, improve health and wellness of Lewis
County residents, and create and sustain vibrant communities and neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the Master Gardener program sets a remarkable example of voluntary
community service by returning to Lewis County residents over 10 times the funds expended
on the program's maintenance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lewis County Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) does hereby proclaim May 20-26, 2018, as Washington State
University Master Gardener Volunteer Week in Lewis County, Washington. We urge all people
in our county to join us in this special observance.
Done in open session this 21st day of May 2018.
••••, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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SINCE �l o Edna Fund, Chair
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• NS istco•"' Robert C. Jackson, Vice-Chair
Rieva Lester, Clerk of the Board Gary Stomper, Commissioner
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: May 21, 2018
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Consent
Proclamation for WSU Master Gardener Volunteer Week in Lewis County, WA.
Contact Julie Pirtle Phone: x1212
Department: WSU Extension
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Proclamation for WSU Master Gardener Volunteer Week in Lewis County, WA.