Proclamation - City Council - 3/8/2016 - March for Meals MonthStan Ridgeway
Mayor
Cily of Eagle
P.O. Box 1520
Eagle, Idaho 83616
208 - 939 -6813
Council Members:
Jeff Kunz
Stan Bastian
Naomi Preston
Craig Soelberg
A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MARCH 2016 AS MARCH FOR MEALS MONTH
WHEREAS, on March 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act
of 1965 and established a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older; and
WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels America established the March for Meals campaign in March 2002 to recognize the historic
month, the importance of the Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs, both congregate and home - delivered, and raise
awareness about the escalating problem of senior hunger in America; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 observance of March for Meals provides an opportunity to support Meals on Wheels programs that
deliver vital and critical services by donating, volunteering and raising awareness about senior hunger and isolation; and
WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels programs — both congregate and home - delivered, in Eagle have served our community
admirably; and
WHEREAS, volunteers for Meals on Wheels programs in Eagle are the backbone of the program and they not only deliver
nutritious meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities who are at significant risk of hunger and isolation, but also caring
concern and attention to their welfare; and
WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels programs in Eagle provide nutritious meals to seniors throughout Eagle that help them
maintain their health and independence, thereby preventing unnecessary falls, hospitalizations and /or premature
institutionalization; and
WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels programs in Eagle provide a powerful socialization opportunity for millions of seniors to help
combat loneliness and isolation; and
WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels programs in Eagle deserve recognition for the contributions they have made and will continue
to make to local communities, our State and our Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Stan Ridgeway, as Mayor of Eagle, Idaho do hereby proclaim March 2016 as March for Meals
Month and urge every citizen to take this month to honor our Meals on Wheels programs, the seniors they serve and the
volunteers who care for them. Our recognition of, and involvement in, the national 2016 March for Meals can enrich our
entire community and help combat senior hunger and isolation in America.
DATED this 81h day of March, 2016.
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Stan Ridgewa
Mayor of Eagle