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RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 1 - 8 AS
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK
WHEREAS, Volunteers of America is one of this nation's and
Minnesota's largest human service organizations and has been
helping others for nearly 96 years; and
WHEREAS, Volunteers of America wishes to schedule March 1 - 8
as Volunteers of America Week to commemorate its founding on March
8, 1896; and
WHEREAS, the Shorewood city council desires to encourage those
in the Shorewood community who receive care through the services of
Volunteers of America and recognize the dedicated staff and
volunteers and the many people who help support its work through
their financial contributions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City council of the city
of Shorewood as follows:
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That the City of Shorewood joins in celebrating the 96th
year of service of Volunteers of America.
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That March 1 - 8, 1992, is hereby proclaimed Volunteers
of America week in Shorewood, Minnesota.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 10th
day of February 1992.
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VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
MINNESOTA
5905 Golden Valley Road . Minneapolis, MN 55422 . (612)546-3242
January 24, 1992
The Honorable Barb Brancel
Mayor of Shorewood
5755 Country Club Road
Shorewood, MN 55331
Dear Mayor Brancel:
Volunteers of America Week is scheduled for March 1-8, 1992 which
commemorates the founding of our organization on March 8, 1896. As one
of Minnesota's and the nation's largest human service organizations,
the Volunteers of America has been helping others for 96 years.
I am asking you to proclaim the week in our behalf. Your personal
proclamation will be encouraging to those in the Shorewood community who
receive care through our services.
Through the years, Volunteers of America has demonstrated it is a
dynamic organization, able to keep up with the everchanging world
around it. Now more than ever, we recognize the constant need for
developing new and more creative ways to solve problems, meet community
needs, and improve the overall quality of life for all members of our
society. We must continue forming partnerships, to bridge the gap
between social service needs and private sector social responsibility.
Your interest and support makes a significant impact on the success
of our organization. And, as you know, our success is measured through
the lives of those we touch.
Respectfully yours,
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(James E. Hogie, Jr.
President
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Enclosures
P. S. Your proclamation, along with other proclamations and/or
congratulatory letters, will be duplicated and put into booklet
form. A booklet commemorating our 96th birthday will be placed
in the reception area of each of our programs.