HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCRes_93-12No. R-93-12
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
C O U N C I L R E S O L U T I O N
Date: Feb. 10, 1993
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MARCH 7-14, 1993,
AS "VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK" IN THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MN.
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America 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 Falcon Heights, 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 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
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;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, by the city council of the City of Falcon
Heights, that the week of March 7-14, 1993, be proclaimed
"Volunteers of America Week" in Falcon Heights.
BALDWIN
CIERNIA 5 In Favor
GEHRZ
• JACOBS 0 Against
GIBBON TALBOT
Approved by /~~/ y~ /''
Mayor
Feb. 10. 1993
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Attested by
ty Clerk
Feb. 10, 1993
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