2. Proclaim March 6-13 as Volunteers of America WeekVOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
MINNESOTA
5905 Golden Valley Road • Minneapolis, MN 554224490 • (612)546.3242
January 26, 1994
The Honorable Don Chmiel
Mayor of Chanhasssen
' 690 Coulter Drive
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
' Dear Mayor Chmiel:
The Volunteers of America has been serving others for 97 years.
' Volunteers of America Week, March 6 -13, commemorates the founding of
our organization on March 8, 1896.
' We are one of Minnesota's largest human service organizations.
Year after year, more than 900 of every dollar we receive, we spend
directly on program services ... for the people we serve.
Through the years, Volunteers of America has demonstrated it is
a dynamic organization keeping pace with the everchanging world. We
recognize the need for developing creative ways to solve problems
and meet community needs for all members of our society.
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I hope you will recognize March 6 -13, 1994 as Volunteers of
America Week and help us celebrate our 98th year of service, both
nationally and in Minnesota. Your personal proclamation will be
encouraging to those who receive services in Chanhassen, and its
nearby communities.
Your proclamation, along with other proclamations and letters
will be duplicated and put into booklet form. A booklet commemorat-
ing our 98th birthday will be placed in the reception area of each
of our programs and senior dining sites.
Something wonderful is happening in Minnesota, because of you!
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,
a J�r
President
Enclosures
SAMPLE PROCLAMATION
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VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK
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March 6-13, 1994 n� �`} ° �� p �� •
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America, a Christian human service organization, is celebrating
its 98th year of service to the people of Minnesota and the nation; it is therefore certainly
appropriate for us, the City of CITY NAME. to join in the observance of this milestone with the
commemoration of March 6-13, 1994 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: 6 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: 5
programs serving autistic, autistic -hike, and/or development -ally disabled children and youth; a'
children's emergency shelter; in -home services; 52 foster treatment homes and correction group
homes; a residential treatment center for emotionally handicapped boys; a specialized behaviorajo
program for boys with severe problems; short-term after care for youth with special needs; and,
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America 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,
WHERFA , the Volunteers of America, through its dedicated staff and volunteers and the manj
people who help support their work through financial contributions make a significant impact on
the lives of people in CITY NAME and, '
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America is commemorating its founding in 1896 and urges others
to join them in bridging the gap between human needs and the resources of the public and
private sector;
NOW, THERE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, MAYORS FULL NAME Mayor of the City of CITY
NAME do hereby proclaim the week of March 6-13, 1994, as
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK IN CITY NAME
AND BE IT RESOLVED, that copies of this proclamation be transmitted p p anszm to the Volunteers of
America as evidence of our esteem.
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WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City
of CITY NAME to be affixed this day of in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and ninety four.
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MAYOR