HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-05 Proclamation - Hunger and Homelessness Awareness MonthOffice 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 arc 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 ofthe Road, Tukwila Iinited Methodist
Church, Tukwila Sch.00l. 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 ofNational Hunger and Hom.elessness, Awareness Week.
is consistent with the activities of these local organizations.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, in
conjunction with National Hunger and Homelessness, Awareness Week do hereby
proclaim the .month of November as:
„Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all conununity residents to join me in recognizing
that many people do not have housing and need support from the community and.
private/public, nonprofit service entities.
Presented this fifth day of Noyember, 2
, an, Ekberg, Mayor