Governor Proclaims National Salvation Army Week 2024

NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK

2024

BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the Salvation Army of Wake County has been serving the people of Wake County since 1887 physically, emotionally, and spiritually; and

WHEREAS, the Salvation Army is present wherever need is greatest, especially during times of crisis, where vulnerable people are more at risk of becoming homeless, hungry, addicted, or spiritually tired; and

WHEREAS, the Salvation Army invites the people of North Carolina to “Love Beyond” and help the organization continue to provide life-changing aid by providing shelter, food, and emergency disaster services to those who need it most; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper on Salvation Army Week to recognize the tremendous impact of philanthropy, volunteerism, and community service in the state of North Carolina; and

WHEREAS, National Salvation Army Week is an opportunity to encourage North Carolina residents to serve others with their resources and time to help support those in need;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim May 13 – 19, 2024, as “NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.

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Roy Cooper

Governor

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this third day of May in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-four and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-eighth.