HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-0302.PROCLAMATIONPR 0 CLAMA TION
WHEREAS, last year more than 401,000 Oregon residents sought and received
emergency food supplies from the Oregon Food Bank Network; and
WHEREAS, hunger hurts the whole community: it harms the development of
children, compromises the strength of our work force and
undermines Oregon's livability; and
WHEREAS, one in seven people in Oregon suffer from hunger; and
WHEREAS,
although the Oregon Food Bank distributes over 20 million pounds
of food through 20 regional coordinating agencies, and 650 local
member agencies, including Access Food Share, the problem
remains unacceptably severe; and
WHEREAS,
the attention and assistance of all Oregonians is needed to bring help
and hope to hungry people by eliminating hunger as a problem in
our state.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Catherine M. Shaw, Mayor of the City of Ashland, do
hereby proclaim the month of March, 1999, as
Hunger Awareness Month
in the City of Ashland and urge all citizens to fight hunger by joining ACCESS
Food Share and the rest of the Oregon Food Bank Network in finding a
community solution to a community problem.
Dated the 2 day of March, 1999.
Catherine M. Shaw, Mayor
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
WHEREAS, the City of Ashland recognizes that the Year 2000 problem involves more
than just a computer issue; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that all of its departments and services may be impacted
by the Year 2000 problem; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Year 2000 problem is a high priority for all
city operations; and
WHEREAS,
the City is committed to identify, address and resolve potential problems
created by Year 2000 issues and to make its best effort to ensure continuity
of essential city services; and
WHEREAS, the City's efforts to minimize the potential impact of the Year 2000 problem