HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 09/06/2016 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER, 2016 AS HUNGER APROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, hunger and poverty are issues of grave concern in the United States and the
State of Colorado and Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins is committed to taking steps to raise awareness about the need
to combat hunger in every part of our city and to provide additional resources that citizens of
Fort Collins need; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins is committed to working with Food Bank for Larimer County
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; and
WHEREAS, more than 36,000 individuals in Larimer County rely on food provided by
the Food Bank for Larimer County annually; and
WHEREAS, Food Bank for Larimer County distributed more than 8.9 million pounds of
food in 2015 through its network of food pantries, partner agencies, Kids Cafe sites, and other
community organizations; and
WHEREAS, food banks across the country, including Food Bank for Larimer County,
will host events throughout the month of September to bring awareness and attention to
encourage involvement in efforts to end hunger in their local community.
NOW, THERFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim September 2016 as
HUNGER ACTION MONTH
and proclaim September 8 is Hunger Action Day in Fort Collins. I call this observance to the
attention of our citizens.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 6th day of September, A.D. 2016.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk