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1 P.O. BOX 510
(�1l� Q 2875-145TH ST. W.
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612-423-4411
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"VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK"
March 4 - 11 , 1990
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America, a Christian social service
organization, is celebrating its 94th year of service to the
people of Minnesota and the nation; it is therefore certainly
appropriate for us to join in the observance of this milestone
with the commemoration of March 4-11 , 1990 as Volunteers of
America Week; and
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America is making a valuable
contribution to the people of Minnesota by providing 2 �
residential treatment centers for emotionally handicapped boys; a
children' s emergency shelter; 6 programs serving autistic,
autistic-like and/or developmentally disabled children and youth;
55 treatment foster homes and group homes for infants, children
and youth; 5 homes for elderly and/or mentally disabled adults;
42 senior citizen dining sites in Anoka and Hennepin Counties; a
pre-release and work-release correctional program for men and a
jail, workhouse, and work-release correctional program for female
offenders; pius 3 housing complexes for families, the
handicapped, and the elderly; and 4 long-term care facilities;
and
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America, through its compassionate,
yet prattical crusade, is extending spiritual fellowship as it
provides relief where it is most urgently needed; and
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America is commemorating its founding
in 1896 and urges others to uphold the American philanthropic
spirit through their commitment to help those in need.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Vernon J. Napper, Mayor of
the City of Rosemount, do hereby proclaim the week of March 4-
11, 1990, as
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK
in the city of Rosemount, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this proclamation be
transmitted to the Volunteers of America as evidence of our
esteem.
DATED this 20th day of February, 199�.
Vernon J. Napper, Mayor
V O L U N T E E R S O F A M E R i C A
MINNESOTA
5905 Gdden Valley Road • Minneapolis,MN 55422 • (612)54G3242
January 25, 1990
The Honorable Vernon J. Napper
Mayor of Rosemount
2875 - 145th Street West
Rosemount, MN 55068-4997
Dear Mayor Napper:
Volunteers of America, one of this nation's and Minnesota's
largest human service organizations, has been helping others for
nearly 94 years.
Volunteers of America Week is scheduled for March 4-li, which
commemorates its foundinq on March 8, 1896. I am asking you to
proclaim the week in our behalf.
Your personal proclamation will be encouraging to those in
the Rosemount community who receive care through our services. Our
dedicated staff and volunteers and the many people who help support
our work through their financial contributions will be equally
appreciative.
Your interest and support makes a significant difference in
the success of our organization. And, as you know, our success is
measured through the lives of those we touch.
I sincerely hope you will proclaim March 4-11, 1990 as
Volunteers of America Week in Rosemount and ask that you join us in
celebrating our 94th year of service.
Respectfully yours,
``' ` �
J mes E. Hogie, Jr.
resident
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Enclosures
P. S. Your proclamation will be duplicated along with other
proclamations and/or congratulatory letters to be put in
booklet form. A booklet commemorating our 94th birthday
will be placed in the reception area of each program.