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Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue

BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA
A PROCLAMATION
HELPING HANDS
AND LINKING ARMS DAY
WHEREAS: Volunteer action is a powerful force for solving problems both large and small. The banding together, in the spirit of giving, of a few dedicated individuals can transform lives and entire communities; and
WHEREAS: The state of Georgia views service as an integral part of exceptional community living and highly values the linking arms of community organizations in service; and
WHEREAS: Georgians recognize that unselfish service provides benefits to both the giver and the receiver; and
WHEREAS: Unselfish service unites citizens while assuaging the stress of community members and bringing hope to all; now
THEREFORE: I, SONNY PERDUE, Governor of the state of Georgia, do hereby proclaim April 24, 2010, as HELPING HANDS AND LINKING ARMS DAY in Georgia and encourage our citizens and community organizations, agencies, businesses and churches to share in the helping hands efforts.
In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed this 25th day of March in the year of our Lord two thousand ten.
Signed Sunny Perdue
Governor
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