HomeMy WebLinkAbout20101101 - Hunger Awareness Day ProclamationTHE HA S-STINGS CITY COUNCIL
Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota
HUNGER AWARENESS DAY - November 24, 2010
WHEREAS, the citizens of this community have a longstanding tradition of humanitarian service,
generosity and voluntarily giving of their own time and resources in order to make Hastings a better place to live; and
WHEREAS, the problem of hunger is one of the most disquieting conditions that impact us locally and globally; and
WHEREAS, the numbers of families served by Dakota County food shelves increased 56% from 2006 to 2008;
and 1,188 food requests were filled at Hastings Family Service in 2009; and
WHEREAS, the "Hastings Hunger Awareness Day" initiative helps to send a message of support to those in need,
raises awareness of this critical issue and encourages our citizens to come together to lend a hand.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Hastings City Council does hereby proclaim
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 as Hunger Awareness Day in Hastings in Minnesota.
FURTHERMORE, we applaud the citizens of Hastings and the surrounding areas in Dakota County
who commit themselves to help those who are hungry by participating in the Dakota County Hunger Awareness Day
on November 24th in order to support the Hastings Family Service Food Shelf.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings
this 15 Day of November, 2010
Paul I Hicks, Mayor Melanie Mesko Lee, City Clerk