HomeMy WebLinkAbout012218 Feeding the Hungry in Renton Day5 Denis Law Mayor
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Whereas, the City of Renton recognizes adequate nutrition as a basic goal for each citizen;
and
Whereas, no parent should have to send a child to school hungry, no baby should be
without the comfort of the feedings needed for mental and physical growth, and no elderly
person's health should be jeopardized by lack of appropriate foods; and
Whereas, Renton Salvation Army Food Bank, Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle— King
County, and REACH (Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches) working with the City of
Renton, local churches, social service agencies, and hundreds of volunteers strive day in
and day out to stem the rising tide of hunger, but still need more help; and
Whereas, we believe that when our citizens who are not involved hear of the desperate
needs of the hungry, an outpouring of community assistance will follow; and
Whereas, the City of Renton urges all citizens to join Renton Salvation Army, REACH, the
Emergency Feeding Program, and other local agencies and food banks in fighting hunger;
iYow, therefore, I, Denis Law, Mayor of the City of Renton, do hereby proclaim January 22,
2018, to be
Feeding the Yfungry of Xenton (Day
in the City of Renton, and I encourage all citizens to join me in this special observance.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Renton to be affixed this 22nd day of January, 2018.
Denis Law, Mayor
City of Renton, Washington
Renton City Hall, 7th Floor 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 • rentonwa.gov