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RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 7 - 14, 1993
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America, a Christian human service
organization, is celebrating its 97th year of service to the People
of Minnesota and the nation; it is therefore certainly appropriate
for us, the City of Shorewood, to join in the observance of this
milestone with the commemoration of March 7 14, 1993 as
Volunteers of America Week; and
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America is making a valuable
contribution by providing these services to adults and the elderly:
5 homes for mentally disabled, mentally ill, chemically dependent
and/or elderly adults; congregate dining for seniors at 45 sites in
Anoka and Hennepin Counties; home delivered meals for persons 60
years of age and over; semi-independent living services and
supported living services; 3 housing complexes for families, the
handicapped, and the elderly; and 4 long-term health care
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America provides these services for
children and youth: 6 programs serving autistic, autistic-like,
and/or development-ally disabled children and youth; a children's
emergency shelter; in-home services; 59 foster treatment homes and
correction group homes; a residential treatment center for
emotionally handicapped boys; a specialized behavioral program for
boys with severe problems; short-term after care for youth with
special needs; and
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of American provides 2 correctional
services: a pre-release and work-release correctional program
serving men; and a women's jail, workhouse and work-release
correctional program; and,
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America, through its dedicated
staff and volunteers and the many people who help support their
work through financial contributions make a significant impact of.
the lives of people in the City of Shorewood; and,
the Volunteers of American is commemorating its
and urges others to join them in bridging the gap
needs and the resources of the public and private
WHEREAS,
founding 1896
between human
sector.
NOW, THERE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the city Council of the City
of Shorewood do hereby proclaim the week of March 7 - 14, 1993, as
Volunteers of America Week in the city of Shorewood.
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BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that copies of this proclamation be
transmitted to the Volunteers of America as evidence of our esteem.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shorewood this 8th
day of February 1993.
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