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PROCLAMATION OF THE
HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL
DECLARING MAY 3, 2008
AS "COMCAST CARES DAY"
IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS
WHEREAS, Comcast strives to be a good corporate citizen that not only provides
quality communications products and services but enriches the communities it serves, and;
WHEREAS, Comcast has instituted an employee volunteer program, Comcast Cares, to
further the company's commitment to community by identifying meaningful volunteer
opportunities in which its employees are encouraged participate, and;
WHEREAS, Saturday, May 3, 2008, has been designated as national Comcast Cares
Day, when an estimated 50,000 employees, family and community partners nationwide will
participate in more than 1,300 volunteer projects across the country, and;
WHEREAS, more than 30 Comcast employees, family and friends will join forces with
the Community Action Council's Lewis House in Hastings to volunteer their services that day,
and;
WHEREAS Comcast has identified specific needs of Community Action Council -
whose mission is to help families in crisis get back on their feet;
NOW, THEREFORE that May 3, 2008 is hereby declared as COMCAST CARES DAY
in the Ciry of I-lastings and we salute the efforts of the Comcast employees, and their families and
many caring individuals for participating in this volunteer project to make a difference in our
local community.
Adopted by the Hastings City Council this 7"` day of April, 2008
Paul J. Hicks
Mayor
Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk