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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2017 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 and hunger relief organizations in
addressing hunger and bringing attention to 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 participate in Hunger Action Day on September 14, 2017 and 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 2017 as "HUNGER
ACTION MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida and call this observance to the attention of our
citizens.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 5th day of September, 2017.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, F ID
BY:
CHAIR AN
APPROVED A$ TO LEGAL FORT` f AND
CORRECTNESS: . _ , ,1 /
COUNTY ATTORNEY