1b. Proclamation Declaring March 1-8 Volunteer Recognition Week 72' • *p
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
MINNESOTA
5905 Golden Valley Road • Minneapolis, MN 55422 • (61254643242 -
January 24, 1992
The Honorable Don Chmiel
Mayor of Chanhasssen
690 Coulter Drive
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Mayor Chmiel:
' 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 Chanhassen 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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ames E. Hogie, Jr.
JEH /dc President
' Enclosures - P. S. Your proclamation, along 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.
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City of Chanhassen
Carver and Hennepin Counties, Minnesota
DATE:. RESOLUTION NO:
MOTION BY: SECONDED BY:
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK
MARCH 1 -8, 1992
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of American, a Christian social
service organization, is commemorating the founding of the
organization on March 8, 1896; and
WHEREAS, Volunteers of America has demonstrated it is a
dynamic organization, able to keep up with the everchanging world,
recognizing 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.
NOW,. THEREFORE, BE IT R ESOLVED that I, Donald J. Chmiel, Mayor
of the City of Chanhassen, do hereby proclaim the week of March 1-
8, 1992 as Volunteers of America Week in Chanhassen. Further, that
a copy of this proclamation be transmitted to the Volunteers of
America office as evidence of our esteem. 1
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this
day of , 1991.
ATTEST:
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Don Ashworth, City Clerk /Manager Donald J. Chmiel, Mayor 1
YES TAO ABS
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