HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation for United Way Month in Orange County PROCLAMATION
FOR
UNITED WAY MONTH
IN
Orange COUNTY
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Triangle United Way to "increase the organized capacity of people
to care for one another" and
WHEREAS, United Way funds health and human service programs in 27 Orange County organizations
and
WHEREAS, Orange County residents raised more than $1.2 million during the 1996 United Way
campaign to meet the needs of their neighbors and
WHEREAS, community support of United Way has really made a difference in the lives of those in
Orange County who really need help and
WHEREAS, it is evident that Orange County is a caring community, much like a family.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim September to be
United Way month in Orange County and urge citizens to join in and actively participate in the United
Way campaign and all of its activities in order to continue making a difference in the lives of Orange
County citizens.
This the 2nd day of September, 1997.
William L. Crowther, Chair
Board of Commissioners