HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-164RESOLUTION NO. 18-164
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2018 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, with 46,020 children and adults in St. Lucie County now
categorized as food insecure.
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 other 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, coordinated Hunger Action Day® on September 13, 2018 and will
continue to host numerous events throughout the month of September to 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 2018 as "HUNGER
ACTION MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida and call this observance to the attention of our
citizens.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 18`h day of September, 2018.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. L CIE NTY, FLORI
BY:
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APPROVED.AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
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