HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2019-11-04 Item 3A - Proclamation - National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Monthof the Off
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, for the past several years the Nation a I Coalition for the Homeless and Nation a I
Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness have sponsored National Hunger and
Homelessness Awareness Week; and
WHEREAS, the purpose ufthe proclamation is to educate the public about the many reasons
people are hungry and homeless including the shortage 0faffordable housing inTukwila for
very low-income residents; and to encourage support for homeless assistance service
providers as well as community service opportunities for students and school service
organizations; and
WHEREAS, there are many organizations committed to sheltering and providing supportive
services as well as meals and food supplies to people experiencing homelessness including,
but not limited to: Still Waters- Tukwila Weekend Sn3ckPackProgram, Church bythe Side
of the Road, Riverton Park United Methodist Church, Tukwila School District, and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that hunger and homelessness continue to be a serious
problem for many individuals and families in Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, the intent of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is consistent
with the activities of these local organizations,
NOW THEREFORE, |' Allan Ekberg, Mayor ofthe City nfTukwila, inconjunction vvithNaUonai
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week do hereby proclaim the month of November as:
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intheChxofTukwitaandencounageoUconnnnunhvresidentstooinnneinrecognizingthat
many people do not have housing and need support from the community and private/pubtic
nonprofit service entities.
Presented this fourth day of November, 2019.
Allan Ekberg, Mayor