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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-076RESOLUTION NO. 15-076 A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2015 AS "COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determinations: 1. Community Action Agencies (CAAs) were first created when the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 was signed into law as part of President Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty. 2. For fifty-one years, CAAs have assisted low-income residents to set goals and move themselves toward self-sufficiency by identifying options, overcoming barriers to success, and accessing health, education and employment opportunities. 3. Community Action Agencies have made an essential contribution to individuals and families by providing innovative and cost effective programs. There are fifteen private non-profit and thirteen public CAAs in Florida, including the Treasure Coast Community Action Agency which was established in 1997. 4. Those with limited income continue to need opportunities to improve their lives and their living conditions, thus ensuring that all citizens are able to live in dignity. St. Lucie County is committed to the Bridges Out of Poverty model and collaborates to provide concrete tools and strategies for the community to prevent, reduce, and alleviate poverty. 5. The US Census reports that St. Lucie County has 17.6% of its residents living below the poverty threshold and the United Way ALICE report shows that 47% of the residents live on survival budgets. 6. The Treasure Coast Community Action Agency is dedicated to changing lives and combating poverty, embodying a spirt of hope that makes Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties a better place to live, work and play. 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 May 2015 as the "COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida. 2. This Board commends those that support others striving to become self-sufficient for their dedication to providing the knowledge and resources to offer a hand -up rather than a handout. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2015. ATTEST: �e_zj Ak*CLERK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE OUNTY, FLORIDA BY: CHAIR APPROVE A L L ORM AND CORRE C UNTY NEY RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2015 AS "COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determinations: 1. Community Action Agencies (CAAs) were first created when the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 was signed into law as part of President Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty. 2. For fifty-one years, CAAs have assisted low-income residents to set goals and move themselves toward self-sufficiency by identifying options, overcoming barriers to success, and accessing health, education and employment opportunities. 3. Community Action Agencies have made an essential contribution to individuals and families by providing innovative and cost effective programs. There are fifteen private non-profit and thirteen public CAAs in Florida, including the Treasure Coast Community Action Agency which was established in 1997. 4. Those with limited income continue to need opportunities to improve their lives and their living conditions, thus ensuring that all citizens are able to live in dignity. St. Lucie County is committed to the Bridges Out of Poverty model and collaborates to provide concrete tools and strategies for the community to prevent, reduce, and alleviate poverty. 5. The US Census reports that St. Lucie County has 17.6% of its residents living below the poverty threshold and the United Way ALICE report shows that 47% of the residents live on survival budgets. 6. The Treasure Coast Community Action Agency is dedicated to changing lives and combating poverty, embodying a spirt of hope that makes Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties a better place to live, work and play. 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 May 2015 as the "COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida. 2. This Board commends those that support others striving to become self-sufficient for their dedication to providing the knowledge and resources to offer a hand -up rather than a handout. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 5`h day of May, 2015. ATTEST: Z,� DEPUTY CLERK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: CHAIR APPROVED S T ORM AND CORRECT[ g,1 UNTY A