HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Day PROCLAMATION 1
RSVP VOLUNTEER DAY IN ORANGE COUNTY
1996
All citizens can be proud that Orange County is a leader in the volunteer
movement. This spirit of helping others involves hundreds of caring people and
saves thousands in tax dollars. This tremendous contribution is helping many
Orange County citizens live better lives.
In addition, Retired volunteers from all walks of life play a vital role in
the success of schools, libraries, community centers, senior centers, health
services, and many other social service agencies.
Orange County's Retired Senior Volunteer effort is a movement that is a
living testimonial to the human spirit. This selfless giving to others is making
it possible to continue vital programs, even with limited resources.
WHEREAS, the RSVP has provided volunteer management programming
for Orange County non-profit agencies since 1973, we celebrate twenty-three
years of service.
WHEREAS, 2,065 RSVP Volunteers have donated 1,221,169 hours to
Orange County non-profit agencies since 1973. Calculated at minimum wage,
their contribution has an estimated value of$5,189,968. We celebrate reaching
and exceeding 1,000,000 hours.
WHEREAS, currently over 600 RSVP Volunteers are assisting
approximately 96 Orange County non-profit agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners DO
HEREBY PROCLAIM May 13, 1996 as
RSVP VOLUNTEER DAY IN ORANGE COUNTY
AND, FURTHER, urge all our citizens to recognize the volunteer
contributions to our County and extend appreciation to those who have given of
themselves.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, as Chair of the Orange County Board of
Commissioners, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the County
of Orange this 1st day of May, 1996.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Moses Carey, Jr., Chai