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