Proclamation 005-074~GK COG'Il
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PROCLAMATION
APRIL 19-22, 2007 AS KOVAR WEEKEND IN FREDERICK COUNTY
WHEREAS, some of our most valued citizens, our retarded brothers and sisters, are in need
of help from their fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, the 20,000 Knights ofColumbus in Virginia, in their charitable and patriotic role
as sponsors of KOVAR (The Knights of Virginia Assistance for the Retarded) have donated more
than $10,000,000 since 1972 for allocation to 295 ongoing organizations effectively assisting the
retarded; and
WHEREAS, the efforts of the Winchester Council, Knights of Columbus have resulted in
more than $518,000 in grants and interest free loans to the Northwestern Workshop, Grafton
School, Robert E. Rose Memorial Foundation, Shenandoah Valley Community Residence, Heart
Havens' Home and the Association for Retarded Citizens of Winchester/Frederick County; and
WHEREAS, in last years KOVAR Weekend, Virginia Knights and their families raised over
$560,223.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors does
hereby proclaim April 19 - Apri122, 2007 as KOVAR WEEKEND in Frederick County and urge
all citizens of the county to support this worthy cause.
ADOPTED this 14th day of March, 2007.
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Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
County of Frederick, Virginia
PROCLAMATION NO.: 005-07
COUNTY of FREDERICK
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
540/665-5666
Fax 5401667-0370
E-mail:
March 15, 2007 jrileyC co.frederick.va.us
David .Stern
2006 KOVAR Chairman
Knights of Columbus, Valley Council, No. 3572
519 South Cameron Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Dear Mr. Stern:
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting on March 14, 2007, approved the
proclamation designating April 19, 2007 through Apri122, 2007 as KOVAR Weekend. Please find
the proclamation is enclosed.
Best wishes for a successful campaign.
With kindest regards, I am
Sincerely,
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Jay E. Tibbs
Deputy County Administrator
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VALLEY COUNCIL, No. 3572
519 South Cameron Street
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Mr. Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Frederick County Board of Supervisors
107 N. Kent Street
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Dear Mr. Chairman:
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The Knights of Columbus will be conducting their annual campaign "Knights of Virginia
Assistance to the Retarded" KOVAR fund drive throughout the commonwealth of Virginia on
April 19 through April 22, 2007. A Proclamation Commitment by your office would certainly
~ in our endeavor to raise funds for the local facilities.
KOVAR purpose is to assist in programs for the mentally retarded with no remuneration
whatsoever to anyone connected with the fund drive. Since 1972, KOVAR Grants have
provided $518,000 in assistance to retarded citizens in the Winchester, Frederick and Clark
County communities to fund program to help Retarded Citizens to learn to live within the
community.
The Virginia members of the Knights of Columbus raise funds for KOVAR by distributing
Tootsie Rolls for donations at major public sites throughout Virginia.
I hope that the Board will consider this request. Attached is a suggested proclamation and if
you require any additional information, I can be reached at (540) 868-1496. Your cooperation
and assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
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Dav _ . Stern
2007 KOVAR Chairman
Knights of Columbus, Valley Council #3572