HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-129RESOLUTION NO. 14-129
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2014 AS
"HUNGER ACTION MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Hunger and poverty are issues of grave concern in the United States, the State of Florida,
the Treasure Coast and St. Lucie County.
2. St. Lucie County is committed to taking steps to raise awareness about the need to combat
hunger in every part of our County and to provide additional resources that citizens of St.
Lucie County need.
3. St. Lucie County is committed to working with Treasure Coast Food Bank in educating
people about the role and importance of food banks in addressing hunger and raising
awareness of the need to devote more resources and attention to hunger issues.
4. More than 100,000 individuals on the Treasure Coast and St. Lucie County rely on food
provided by the Treasure Coast Food Bank annually.
5. Treasure Coast Food Bank distributed more than ten million pounds of food in 2013
through its network of food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other community
organizations.
6. Food banks across the country, including the Treasure Coast Food Bank -will host
numerous events throughout the month of September to bring awareness and attention
to encourage involvement in efforts to end hunger in their local community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of September 2014 as "HUNGER
ACTION MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida and call this observance to the attention of our
citizens.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 2"d day of September, 2014.
ATTEST:
DEPUTY CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE C TY, FL DA
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APPROVED TO LEGAL FORM AND
CORRECTNES
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