The Pike County Commissioners recently issued a resolution declaring Pike County's celebration of National Volunteer Week.

The resolution publicly acknowledged and expressed gratitude to all Pike County volunteers and recognized that they have benefited the community through their generously donated time and efforts. Also, the United Way of Pike County presented the commissioners with the Honor Roll of Volunteers, which is a list of all the Pike County volunteers that the UWPC can currently identify.

Commissioner Richard Caridi said, “We are very happy to salute Pike County volunteers. They are an important part of this community and make it a better place for all of us to enjoy.” UWPC President Christine Obser added, “The United Way of Pike County is very pleased to have the support of the Pike County Commissioners in this effort to recognize and thank our community's volunteers. We are very grateful for all their hard work and selflessness.”

This year National Volunteer Week is April 27 - May 3, and as part of the celebration, the UWPC distributed commemorative red “V” ribbons to all organizations that submitted names. The ribbons were made by volunteers from the New Vision Clubhouse and the UWPC. When you see someone wearing a ribbon or see a friend's name in the Honor Roll of Volunteers, please offer them your thanks.

The Honor Roll of Volunteers also ran in special section in the April 26, 27, 28 edition of The News Eagle.

For more information about the United Way of Pike County or its events call 570-296-9980, e-mail uwpc@ptd.net or visit our website www.unitedwaypike.org. Further information about any of the agencies providing services in Pike County can be found at www.PikePaHelp.org.