Katherine,

Dorn VA Medical Center is requesting a Proclamation from the Governor regarding Volunteer week.  Thanks,

TL

Terrylynn,

It was a pleasure speaking with you today. I have reviewed the information below and included changes in red. If additional information is needed please do not hesitate to contact me.  Again thanks for your assistance in helping  Dorn acknowledge our wonderful Volunteers for their dedication to the Veterans.

Warm Regards,

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Tammy,

Here is a sample. Please do your magic and get it back to me and I’ll send it on to the “Proc Lady.”   J

WHEREAS, the entire community can inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action that changes the

world; and

WHEREAS, volunteers can connect with local community and Veteran service opportunities through hundreds of

community and Veteran organizations like William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service; and

WHEREAS, individuals and communities are at the center of social change, discovering their power to

make a difference; and

WHEREAS, during this week all over the nation, services  will be performed and volunteers

recognized for their commitment to our nation’s finest; the Veterans; and

WHEREAS, the giving of oneself in service to another empowers the giver and the recipient; and

WHEREAS, experience teaches us that government by itself cannot solve all of our nation’s social

problems; and

WHEREAS, our country’s volunteer force of over 63 million is a great treasure; and

WHEREAS, volunteers are vital to our future as a caring and productive nation; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, [name/title] do hereby proclaim

April 12-18, 2015

National Volunteer Week

In [city/state], and urge my fellow citizens to volunteer to enrich the lives of those who have made sacrifices for our freedom in their respective communities. By volunteering,  

and recognizing those who served, we can replace disconnection with understanding, , respect, appreciation, and compassion.

Signed this [DATE] day of [MONTH], 2013

TerryLynn Di Chiara

Administrative Coordinator

Office of the Governor

Division of Veterans’ Affairs

1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 463

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Phone: 803.734.0203

Fax: 803.734.4014