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For Recording Stamp Only
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
PROCLAMATION
A Proclamation Declaring May 2012 *
Community Action Month in *
Deschutes County *
WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies were created with the signing of the Economic
Opportunity Act of1964; and
WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies have a proven, 48-year history of helping
families pursue opportunities and building strong, resilient communities; and
WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies provide an essential contribution to all
Oregonians by strengthening our communities through practical and cost-effective programs
that put people back to work with the skillset needed for today’s economy; and
WHEREAS, Community Action has contributed greatly to reform efforts in Oregon through
innovative private-public partnerships and our careful stewardship of state resources; and
WHEREAS, low-income families, seniors and children continue to need opportunities to
improve their lives, thus ensuring that all Oregonians are able to live with dignity in healthy,
safe communities; and
WHEREAS, Deschutes County and the entire United States must continue to promote
economic security by providing support and creating opportunities for all citizens;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners hereby
proclaims May 2012 as Community Action Month in Deschutes County in honor of the hard
work and dedication of Oregon’s Community Action agencies.
Dated this _____ day of _______________ 2012 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
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ANTHONY DEBONE, Chair
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ALAN UNGER, Vice Chair
ATTEST:
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Recording Secretary
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TAMMY BANEY, Commissioner