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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 77-54 - Proclaiming April 24-30 as Eden Prairie Volunteer Recognition Week - 04/19/1977 RESOLUTION 77-54 A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 24-30, AS. EDEN PRAIRIE VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK. WHEREAS: the people of Eden Prairie believe in helping others to a better life by being involved in responsible and meaningful volunteer work; and WHEREAS: Volunteers represent all ages, economic, educational -and ethnic backgrounds; and WHEREAS: today one out of every two Minnesotans is making a gift of time, talent and energy in some form of volunteer service; and WHEREAS: these freely given gifts are proving to be a vital and valuable resource; and WHEREAS: volunteerism is increasingly recognized as a central partner with government and industry by extending services and programs beyond budgetry constraints; and WHEREAS: volunteers have clearly demonstrated a commitment to the well- being of others, and through their demonstrated concern for others, prove assurance for the future quality of life in Minnesota; and WHEREAS: we are urging all Eden Prairie residents to join in the challenge and fulfillment of volunteer work and reap the rich rewards that come from helping others as well as from improving one's skills and widening one's horizons; NOW, THEREFORE, We wish to honor and to thank the dedicated volunteers of Eden Prairie by proclaiming the week of April 24-30, 1977 as VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK ADOPTED by the City Council on the 19th day of April, 1977. Wqefgan enzel, Mayor ATTEST: SEAL J n D. Fr ,, Clerk