WHEREAS, connecting with others and working together through volunteer services can bridge the differences

that separate people and help solve serious social problems; and

 

WHEREAS, Altrusa International Inc. of Boaz places specific emphasis on literacy and has had a major

influence in Boaz since its charter in 1993; and

 

WHEREAS, Altrusa’s theme is "Embracing the World through Service" and the members of Boaz Altrusa Club

have pledged to continue to render service to all citizens of the world; and

 

WHEREAS, Altrusans live by a principle that it is not enough to be good, you must be good for something.

While the philosophy is to provide excellent service, Altrusa has a history of finding new needs in a community,

developing and implementing plans to meet those needs, and establishing programs that the community can take

pride in; and

 

WHEREAS, Altrusa is sponsoring a "Read In Costume and Craft Event" at the Boaz Public Library on

October 27, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; and

 

WHEREAS, members of Altrusa will be reading different books dressed as characters from those books

and allowing the children to help decorate canvas bags that will be filled with items to send to a library in Belize.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, TIM WALKER, MAYOR OF BOAZ, ALABAMA do proclaim October 27, 2007 as

Altrusa Make A Difference Day in Boaz, and do encourage all our citizens to bring their children to this event and others promoting literacy and volunteerism.
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