The Dukes County Commissioners voted to proclaim August 13, 2010 a Philanthropy Day
WHEREAS, the Island of Martha’s Vineyard lies seven miles off the coast of Massachusetts, and
WHEREAS, the Island represents an isolated, separate system as it pertains to public services and public servants, and
WHEREAS, many of the residents and visitors consider the Island a unique and special place because of its historical, cultural and natural attributes, and
WHEREAS, many of the residents must rely on the local services, local governance and local resources to address their needs, and
WHEREAS, the Island is blessed with many individuals who give of their time and expertise to fulfill the needs of the Island, and
WHEREAS, without the generous outpouring of philanthropy, both financial and otherwise, the Island would be a much lesser place, and
WHEREAS, the towns would cease to function without the volunteers who people the town boards and committees, and
WHEREAS, the regional organizations would cease to function without philanthropy, the support of the local business community and the volunteers to man their boards and run the organizations, and
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WHEREAS, many of the public services, both social and recreational, would cease to function without the generous and caring stewardship of our residents, seasonal residents and visitors, and
WHEREAS, the County of Dukes County would like to acknowledge the individuals who give so freely of their time, skills and money to support our community, now
THEREFORE, the County of Dukes County declares August 13, 2010 PHILANTHROPY DAY for Martha’s Vineyard, in recognition of the people whose caring and generosity have made the Island, and keep the Island , a wonderful place to live or visit.
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