Volunteers Take Center Stage at Humane Society

City Resolutions are generally no frills functional documents that make things happen. 

However, during Tuesday's Board of Aldermen meeting, the annual Gate City Light Award was bestowed upon the Humane Society for Greater Nashua by way of a resolution that aptly defines not only the organization, but the reason it was honored by the city.

For 113 years this group has been a part of the Greater Nashua community, caring for upwards of 2,300 animals each year.

At the heart and soul of this organization are the 200+ volunteers who give their time and talent to see that our castaway animals have a second chance at living a humane – and happy – life.

Below is the full text of Resolution 13-108, which says it all:

In the Year Two Thousand and Thirteen RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Nashua that the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen recognize The Humane Society for Greater Nashua with the 2013 Gate City Light Award. 

WHEREAS, this award, sponsored by the Mayor's Volunteer Recognition Committee, recognizes The Humane Society for Greater Nashua and its volunteers for generously sharing their time in the spirit of community and giving; 

WHEREAS, since 1900, The Humane Society for Greater Nashua has served Nashua and, during these 113 years, The Humane Society's many volunteers have been a key element in fulfilling its mission; 

WHEREAS, The Humane Society for Greater Nashua remains dedicated to the creation and maintenance of a responsible and humane two-and four-footed community; 

WHEREAS, caring for more than 2,300 pets each year, as the second busiest shelter in the State of New Hampshire, The Humane Society of Greater Nashua serves local residents by caring for stray pets or for personal pets when they can no longer be cared for due to loss of job, income, home or illness and, in turn, serves as an adoption destination for residents ready to wclcome a pet into their home as a member of their family; 

WHEREAS, The Humane Society for Greater Nashua creates life-long friends, companions, and relationships that mutually benefit both pets and people; 

WHEREAS, each year, hundreds of volunteers contribute thousands of hours to support The Humane Society of Greater Nashua by o Working side-by-side with the animal care staff, caring for the shelter's adoptable pets o Serving as members of the Board of Directors o Fundraising to help sustain programming o Providing in-home foster care for pets not yet ready for adoption; and 

WHEREAS, volunteers who share a passion for animal welfare, are members of wellstructured volunteer program and are offered a wonderful opportunity for a rewarding and productive volunteer experience.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of Nashua that The Humane Society for Greater Nashua, their volunteer program and their volunteers be applauded for their vital contribution to the well-being of the Nashua community and be presented the 2013 Gate City Light Award.