WHEREAS, our nation’s heritage is based on citizen involvement and citizen participation and is essential to its spirit; and

        WHEREAS, volunteerism is of enormous benefit in building a better community and a better sense of one’s own well being; and

        WHEREAS, Idaho’s “Brightest Stars” are ordinary people doing extraordinary things to ensure the vitality of Idaho communities; and

        WHEREAS, Idaho’s “Brightest Stars” remind us all that the investments we make in the lives of Idaho citizens will reap a lifetime of rewards for our families, communities, and the State; and

        WHEREAS, the message of volunteerism and service to others that these communities, corporations, small businesses, organizations, schools, youth and individuals embody should be emulated and replicated in every corner of our state; and

        WHEREAS, the leadership and character of the Governor’s Brightest Stars is recognized and applauded by all Idaho citizens; and

        WHEREAS, the selfless actions, resources and expertise of Idaho’s “Brightest Stars” truly make a positive difference in the lives of its citizens;

        Now, THEREFORE, I C.L. “BUTCH” OTTER, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby proclaim March 27, 2008 to be

BRIGHTEST STARS DAY

in Idaho, and encourage the citizens of the State to affirm and support the ongoing commitment of these Brightest Stars to continue to serve in their communities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho in Boise, Idaho, on this 17th day of March in the year of our Lord two-thousand and eight and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred thirty-second and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred eighteenth.

BEN YSURSA
SECRETARY OF STATE