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PROCLAMATION <br />CONGRATULATIONS TO GUARDIAN ANGELS <br />ELK RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE <br />2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR <br />WHEREAS, the Business of the Year award is given annually by the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce <br />to the Chamber member most deserving of recognition because of their contributions to the community and <br />its organizations; and <br />WHEREAS, Guardian Angels has been chosen by the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce to receive the <br />2010 Business of the Year award; and <br />WHEREAS, Guardian Angels, a nonprofit organization, was founded in 1962 in Elk River, Minnesota under <br />the sponsorship of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in cooperation with Elk River's business leaders and <br />medical community to serve the elderly of Elk River and surrounding communities; and <br />WHEREAS, Guardian Angels mission is to share Christ's love by providing innovative health, housing and <br />support services for seniors and their families through active communities and individualized services; and <br />WHEREAS, Guardian Angels is a Charter Member and a member in good standing of the Elk River Area <br />Chamber of Commerce and is active in the community through their employees involvement in numerous <br />nonprofit and service organizations in the Elk River and surrounding area including the Elk River Ministerial <br />Association, Rotary, Lions, and Faith in Action; and <br />WHEREAS, Guardian Angels has received numerous awards including being voted as one of the "Best <br />Nursing Homes in Minnesota" by US Nemr, recipient of the Health Care Auxiliary Most Increased Volunteer <br />Hours in 2009 (by having over 10,000 volunteer hours of service recorded); and <br />receiving the 2010 Elite Top 500 in the Nation award for Elim Home Caxe; and <br />WHEREAS, Guardian Angels is one of the largest employers in Elk River, employing 460 employees; and <br />WHEREAS, Guardian Angels currently has an annual operating budget of $24 million which contributes to <br />the economic growth, stability and improvement of the community; and <br />WHEREAS, Guardian Angels provides outreach programs and works together with the community to <br />enhance the lives of our seniors; and <br />WHEREAS, Guardian Angels provides training opportunities and partnerships with our local colleges and <br />business schools to help educate health professionals. <br />NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED as Mayor of the City of Elk River, I do hereby proclaim <br />Tuesday, November 16, 2010, as Guardian Angels Day in the City of Elk River. <br />Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor <br />City of Elk River <br />