Resolution - #96-02-038 - 02/27/1996

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Councilmember Peterson introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION g96-02-038 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 3 10, 1996 VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America, a Christian human service organization, is celebrating its 100th 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 commemoration of March 3 - 10, 1996 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; transitional housing for women and their families in Aitldn, Chisago, Isanti, Kannabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine 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; 3 assisted living communities; and 4 long-term health care facilities; and WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America provides these services for children and youth: a children's daycare, programs serving autistic, autistic-like, and/or developmentally disabled youth; children's shelters; in-home services; 52 foster treatment homes and correction group homes; a residential u'eatment center for emotionally hand/capped 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 jail, workhouse and work-release correctional program serving women; and WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America, through its dedicated staff and volunteers and the many people who help support their work through financial contributions, made a significant impact on the lives of people in 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 Mayor and Council of the City of Ramsey do hereby proclaim the week of March 3 - 10, 1996, as VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK IN RAMSEY. 2) That a copy of this proclamation be transmitted to the Volunteers of America as evidence of our esteem.