2022-09-26 Item IV AOffice of the Mayor
Okeechobee, Florida
WHEREAS, hunger and poverty remain issues of grave concern in the United States, the
State of Florida, the Treasure Coast, and the City of Okeechobee, with 17,489 children
and adults in Okeechobee County now categorized as food insecure; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee 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
the citizens of Okeechobee need; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee is committed to working with the Treasure Coast Food
Bank in mobilizing 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; and
WHEREAS, food banks and hunger relief organizations across the country, including the
Treasure Coast Food Bank, coordinated Hunger Action Day on September 23, 2022 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, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as
Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of September
2022 as "Hunger Action Month."
In witness whereof, on September 26, 2022, I have
set my hand, and caused this seal robe affixed
CMC, City Clerk