A large crowd of Mineral County residents gathered at the steps of the Mineral County Courthouse on April 9 to honor the countless number of volunteers as part of the first ever Mayor’s Day of Recognition for National Service.

Superior Mayor Mike Wood joined 830 mayors from all 50 states in support of volunteers. Mary Jo Berry, RSVP Coordinator for Mineral and Sanders County, introduced the speakers and elaborated on just what the day was all about.

“The Mayor’s Day of Recognition is being led by the Corporation for National and Community Service, Cities of Service, The National League of Cities, and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, who is president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors,” Berry said.

“In Mineral County, tough questions are asked and tackled daily. Our community is strengthened by the volunteers who give their time and skills in national service.

In Mineral County they tutor, they deliver meals, they drive our veterans to appointments, they provide food and clothing to those in need, they gather people in round table discussions and focus groups so that they can learn what the needs of the community are and together decide how to create a better future for the people for Mineral County.

Today we honor these selfless individuals for strengthening towns across the country.”

After Berry spoke, Mineral County Commissioner Laurie Johnston addressed attendees gathered at the courthouse.

“I’d like to thank Mayor Wood for including Mineral County in his National Service Proclamation,” Commissioner Johnston said. “As you know, Mineral County really depends on the volunteers – you are what make Mineral County. Without you volunteers, Mineral County wouldn’t be the great place that it is to live and as a county commissioner I just want to thank all you volunteers for everything that you do.”

Finally, Mayor Wood addressed attendees and began by stating just how much the county and town of Superior relies on the efforts of volunteers.

“When you look at this crowd, a lot of you are people who have volunteered over the years and say, ‘yes’ when asked,” Mayor Wood said. “I am really, really happy to make this day a national day of recognition for people who selflessly give their time for the community. The town of Superior has hundreds, and I’m not kidding, hundreds of people who volunteer. Just think of all the things people do for the community and it’s just a selfless act.”

Mayor Wood then read the official proclamation for the Mayor’s Day of Recognition for National Service.

“As mayor, it is my great privilege to do this,” Mayor Wood said.

After a group picture with all of the attendees, a reception was held.