RES 1974-70 - 00007900RESOLUTION NO. 70 -1974
A RESOLUTION DECLARING JUNE 16, 1974 AS "HUNGER DAY"
' WHEREAS, many Citizens of the Metropolitan Area, as well as Citizens of
the City of Fridley, are in immediate need of emergency food service; and
WHEREAS, the ten major distribution centers for community volunteer emergency
food shelves have been set up within the Metropolitan Area; and
WHEREAS, their purpose and intent is to provide short term assistance with
food to families and individuals prior to referring such crisis situations to
public agencies; and
WHEREAS, private funds and food are donated from many sources and have
supported these food shelves; and
WHEREAS, the ever - increasing costs related to all services have risen due
to inflation, and the current economic conditions have depleted the supply of
food available through these designated distribution centers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fridley recognizes its duty to
respond to our less fortunate Citizen's needs; and
WHEREAS, these distribution centers are in desperate need of replenishment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley
that June 16, 1974 be declared "HUNGER DAY "; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we strongly encourage all segments of our
Citizenry to assist the Minneapolis Urban Coalition in their collection of food
and financial commitments to replenish this vitaly important resource many
Citizens so desperately need.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Fr\\R�I ^DLEE`JY THIS 10TH DAY OF JUNE, 1974.
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FRANK G. LIEBL MAYIR
ATTEST:
MARVIN C.--tRUNSELL, CITY CLERK
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