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Proclamation

ASEZ WORLD MISSION SOCIETY CHURCH OF GOD

UNIVERSITY STUDENT VOLUNTEER GROUP

August 13, 2023

WHEREAS, The meaning of ASEZ, "SAVE THE EARTH FROM A-Z," ASEZ is a group of university student volunteers from the World Mission Society Church of God, who act to solve practical problems around the world believing that the answer to all the world's challenges depends on young adults and university students who are the leaders of future generations; and

WHEREAS, ASEZ began its global mission in 2015, starting in South Korea carrying out their S.A.V.E (Social Services, Awareness Raising, Victim Relief, Environmental Protection) initiative focusing on achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); and

WHEREAS, ASEZ is carrying out these various volunteer activities in all regions, representing over 200 universities worldwide in 175 countries such as Nepal, South Africa, Australia, Canada, the U.S., etc., including volunteer services in Connecticut as shown in their recent clean-up in Norwalk, Connecticut involving university students from the University of Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University, and more; and

WHEREAS, ASEZ mission and motto is to share a Mother's love to the world, like a mom who pays attention to her child who needs attention, and comforts her child, they deliver a mother's heartwarming love to their neighbors in the world suffering from all sorts of disasters and troubles; and

WHEREAS, ASEZ take steps in every corner of the earth, transcending boundaries of nation and language, with close attention to people's lives; their good deeds are changing university campuses, communities, countries and even the world. They will save lives, and make the earth sustainable with pure passion, intelligence, and actions.

Juan Melendez Jr.

MAYOR, THE TOWN OF GROTON