11-volunteer-weekPROCLAMATION NO. 2005-11
WHEREAS Understanding and interest in the long-term health care system has become increasingly important due to the growing number of elderly and disabled; and
WHEREAS Elderly persons continue to maintain their independence and lead active, meaningful lives as residents at Green Acres of Huntsville and as members of the Green Acres of Huntsville
and Huntsville Community; and
WHEREAS Long-term care providers are dedicated to providing quality care and educating citizens in Huntsville about the quality of long-term care available; and
WHEREAS The American Health Care Association and Green Acres of Huntsville have designated the week of April 18-22, 2005 as National Volunteer Week; and
WHEREAS Green Acres of Huntsville is among many other care facilities proudly celebrating this special event;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as a
Councilmember of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
APRIL 18-22 2005
be declared:
National Volunteer Week
in Huntsville, Texas, and urge all citizens to participate in this celebration by visiting nursing homes and lending support and congratulations to the residents, staff, and volunteers
who make long-term care something for which this community truly can be proud.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 21th day of April 2005.
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JACK CHOATE, COUNCILMEMBER