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Counciln~mb~ introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION 893-02- RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MARCH 7, 1993 THROUGH MARCH 14, 1993 AS VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK IN THE CITY OF RAMSEY WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America, a Christian human service organization, 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 Ramsey, to join in the observance of this milestone with the conanemoration 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: five homes for mentally disabled, mentally ill, chemically dependent and/or elderly adults; congregate dining for senors 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; three housing complexes for families, the handicapped, and the elderly; and four long-term health care facilities; and, wHEREAS, the Volunteers of America provides these services for children and youth: six 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 two 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, through its dedicated staff and volunteers and the many people who support their work through financial contributions make a significant impact on the lives of people in the City of Ramsey; 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 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City of Ramsey does hereby proclaim the week of March 7 - 14, 1993 as Volunteers of America Week in Ramsey. 2) That copies of this proclamation be transmitted to the Volunteers of America as evidence of our esteem. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: and the following abstained: 47