HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrclmatn - Charlie and Linda Garbarini DayWhereas, Charlie and Linda Garbarini have served the community by lending their
heart, soul, and time in raising awareness and needed financial support for many
charitable organizations, including Williams Syndrome Association, Desert Friends of
the Developmentally Disabled, Palm Desert Middle School, and Palm Desert High
School; and
Whereas, for the past 30 years Charlie has donated his blood and platelets every two
weeks without hesitation; and
Whereas, Linda has served the community by setting a wonderful example through
quiet acts of giving in many different ways; and
Whereas, Charlie has honorably served his country in Beirut, Lebanon, and the
invasion of Grenada. He has been a member of the Desert Cities Mitchell Paige Medal
of Honor 1st Marine Division Association for 12 years, and is known for getting the job
done; and
Whereas, Charlie and Linda are wonderful, loving, and caring parents and
grandparents. They do so much for their granddaughter Megan, who has a rare
genetic disorder called Williams Syndrome. They not only are there to help Megan, but
their efforts are unmatched in helping other families with children with same disorder;
and
Whereas, Charlie is the first with his hand up to volunteer and serve with the Watch
D.O.G.S. Program (Dads Of Great Students), including directing traffic at the school
drop-off, security, dance chaperone, and wherever needed; and
Whereas, for the past 13 years Linda & Charlie have hosted and organized a Toys
for Tots party in their home, collecting hundreds of toys for Marine families. Over the
years their party has grown into a function that people from all over look forward to
attending. They have also participated in the "Adopt a Marine" program, inviting a
group of Marines for dinner, and providing transportation to and from the 29 Palms
Marine base.
Now, Therefore, I, Jan C. Harnik, Mayor of the City of Palm Desert, California,
Along With the Entire City Council, Do Hereby Proclaim Thursday, December 12,
2013, as
Charlie and Linda Garbarini Day
in the City of Palm Desert and urge all residents to join me in expressing our
ciOAnAflir many contributions and services to our community, with our best
Algiahes:I6nr manygars/ofloo nuMci health and success.
RECEIVED 03 11ER roMt/77 2m
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and
MEETING DATE J) " / c' 0 b / h.auP caused the Official Seal of the City of Palm Desert,
AYES! California, to be affixed this 12th day of December, 2013.
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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