HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-127RESOLUTION NO. 16-127
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2016 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 remain 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. Food banks and hunger relief organizations across the country, including the Treasure
Coast Food Bank—will host numerous events throughout the month of Septemberto shed
light on this important issue and 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 2016 as "HUNGER
ACTION MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida and call this observance to the attention of our
citizens.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 6th day of September, 2016.
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