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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 7,467 family
households in Okeechobee County unable to afford the basic costs of living; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Okeechobee is committed to taking steps to
11" 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 15, 2023
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 2023 as "Hunger Action Month."
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In witness whereof, on September 5, 2023, I have
set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed
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