Local Volunteer to Receive Honors from Board of Supervisors

(Garden Grove) – Diana Van New Kirk of Garden Grove is one of 40 honorees who will be honored April 21 by the Orange County Board of Supervisors for their outstanding volunteer achievements in 2005.

More than 25,400 volunteers contributed one million hours of service valued at $23 million in avoided costs for County government in 2005. The Board of Supervisors will pay tribute to these achievements at the tenth annual Countywide volunteer recognition ceremony on Friday, April 21.
The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Board Hearing Room of the Hall of Administration (HOA), 10 Civic Center Plaza in Santa Ana. A reception will precede the ceremony at 7:45 a.m.

“We are extremely fortunate to have dedicated volunteers who are willing to give so selflessly of their time in order to serve our community,” said County Executive Officer Thomas G. Mauk. “They are a vital resource in improving County services and programs.”
Each of forty honorees has made a valuable contribution that tells a distinct story about their experience including Diana Van New Kirk who highlights the volunteer spirit.

Diana joined the Animal Care Center Volunteer Program in February 2004, and currently works with the Animal Assistance League’s Pet Helpline.
Diana’s volunteer involvement benefits the animals she works with in many ways, especially by enhancing their chances for a successful adoption. When visitors stop by the Animal Care Center and speak with volunteers like Diana, who are knowledgeable about the animals and experienced in working with them, they are more likely to return in the future to adopt a pet.

Photo opportunities will immediately follow the event. More information on the County’s volunteer recognition ceremony, directions to the HOA and parking instructions are available online at http://www.ocgov.com/hr/volunteer/volunteerrecognition06.asp. You may access County agencies and departments online at www.ocgov.com.

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