The Mayor and County Day of Recognition for National Service is a nationwide bipartisan effort to recognize the positive impact of national service in counties, to thank those who serve, and to encourage citizens to give back to their communities. The day is sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the National League of Cities, the National Association of Counties, and Cities of Service.
During the ceremony, Mayor Bowser and the District of Columbia Commission for National and Community Service (Serve DC’s Commission) will be presenting a proclamation and awards for National and Community Service.
Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joining more than 16,000 county officials and mayors across the country in a nationwide bipartisan initiative to highlight the impact of national service in tackling local problems in the annual Mayor’s Day of Recognition. “National service is a key resource in tackling our most pressing community issues,” said Mayor Bowser. “AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers make our district a better place to live.