HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-11 Proclamation - National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness WeekOffice of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, for the past several years the National Coalition for the Homeless
and National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness have sponsored
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the proclamation is to educate the public about the
many reasons people are hungry and homeless including the shortage of affordable
housing in Tukwila 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
SnackPack Program; Church by the Side of the Road, Tukwila United Methodist
Church, Tukwila School District, and
WHEREAS, the theme of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
2017 is "Let No Child Go Hungry in Tukwila," and
WHEREAS, the City recognize 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 our local organizations.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby
proclaim November 11 — 19, 2017 as:
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all community residents to join me in recognizing
that many people do not have housing and need support from residents and
private/public nonprofit service entities.
Presented this 13th day of N.vember, 2017.
Allan Ekberg,