NORWICH – On Jan. 12, the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors, Richard B. Decker, met in the County Office with representatives from Chenango County Habitat For Humanity (CCHH), for the signing of a proclamation. Joyce Ardron, vice president and Kathy Knudsen, president of CCHH met with Richard Decker to designate Feb. 7-14, 2011, as “Sweetheart Week” in Chenango County. This proclamation was presented by Mr. Decker in appreciation for all the Red Carnation volunteers and buyers.

The proclamation stated the following:

PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 7-14

“SWEETHEART WEEK” IN CHENANGO COUNTY

Mr. Decker offered the following, and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors has received a request from the Chenango County Habitat For Humanity that February 7th – February 14th, 2011 be designated as “SWEETHEART WEEK” in Chenango County, and

WHEREAS, Chenango County Habitat For Humanity is embarking on its 17th Red Carnation Sale Week, and

WHEREAS, Chenango County, like many other communities in this Nation, is in need of adequate housing, and