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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.2 Salvation Army Proclamation or nU,�� 19 82 STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK ` CITY COUNCIL File # 610-50 DATE: May 5, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager " SUBJECT: National Salvation Army Proclamation Prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk/Records Manager EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will present a proclamation designating May 11-26, 2015 as Salvation Army Week in the City of Dublin. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council present the proclamation. Reviewed By Assistant City Manager DESCRIPTION: This year is the 150th anniversary of the founding of The Salvation Army and May 11-16, 2015 is National Salvation Army Week. 2015 also happens to be The Salvation Army Hayward Corps' 90th anniversary. The City Council will present a proclamation designating May 11-26, 2015 as Salvation Army Week in the City of Dublin. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Proclamation Page 1 of 1 ITEM NO. 3.2 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA "National Salvation Army Week" WHEREAS, the year 2015 marks the 150th year of The Salvation Army and the 90th year of The Salvation Army Hayward Corps which has touched many lives in the City of Dublin and surrounds, across the country and around the world; and WHEREAS, during National Salvation Army Week, we thank those who contribute to The Salvation Army's mission, whether through time, money or in-kind assistance, and we invite others to support The Salvation Army to help people in need locally, nationally and globally; and WHEREAS, the Salvation Army is synonymous with helping people and has been doing so since its founding by William and Catherine Booth in 1865; and WHEREAS, the Salvation Army Hayward Corps was established in 1925 and works tirelessly through the Corps' officers, volunteers and community partners to create a destination for men, women and families where they can receive the resources they need to begin their journey towards self-sufficiency; and WHEREAS, today, the Army's services are stronger than ever. Programs that address some of the community's most pressing needs serve more than 30 million people through almost 7,600 operational centers in nearly every United States zip code—about one person every second. True to its philosophy and priority, The Salvation Army continues the dual mission of spiritual ministration and of helping people with the basic necessities of food, clothing, shelter, friendship and love, regardless of religious affiliation; and WHEREAS, our community depends on The Salvation Army and because it is not a government agency, The Salvation Army depends on public support to continue its humanitarian work. This is especially important in these challenging economic times, which impact The Salvation Army and many people in our community, across the nation and the world; and WHEREAS, the Salvation Army has earned the support and confidence of the people of Dublin and neighboring communities by their timely, dedicated and cost-effective services. THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim the week of May 11th-16th as National Salvation Army Week. DATED: May 5, 2015 Mayor Haubert Vice Mayor Gupta Councibnember Hart Councibnember Biddle Councilmember Wehrenberg