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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the Caring Place serves families in economic crisis in Georgetown and
Northern Williamson County, Texas because of the dedication and commitment of over 450
volunteers and 16 employees; and
WHEREAS, record numbers of families are turning to The Caring Place for assistance
due to the rapidly increasing population growth of the area and the impact of the recent
economic crisis on families; and
WHEREAS, The Caring Place helps with food, clothing, rent, utilities, medical
expenses, emergency shelter and transportation needs, and in 2013, the total value of these
services provided exceeded $1.1 Million; and
WHEREAS, all assistance to families is provided because of the generous donations of
time and dollars from the communities served and through the sales of donated items
through the Fabulous Finds Thrift Store; and
WHEREAS, The Caring Place has been serving Georgetown and Northern Williamson
County Families since 1985, and will be celebrating its 30th anniversary of service on
January 26, 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, do hereby proclaim January 26, 2015 as
CARING PLACE DAY
and congratulate the organization on its 30th anniversary of service.