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For Recording Stamp Only
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
PROCLAMATION
A Proclamation Declaring May 2010 *
“Community Action Month” in *
Deschutes County *
WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies were created when the Economic
Opportunity Act of 1964 was signed into law; and
WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies have a 40-plus year history of
promoting self-sufficiency for those of limited income; and
WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies have made an essential
contribution to individuals and families in Deschutes County, Oregon by providing
them with innovative and cost-effective programs; and
WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies are needed as major participants
in the reform of the welfare systems as we know it; and
WHEREAS, welfare reform in Oregon has benefited from the state’s
partnership with community action agencies; and
WHEREAS, those of limited income continue to need opportunities to
improve their lives and their living conditions, thus ensuring that all citizens are
able to live in dignity; and
WHEREAS, Oregon and the entire United States must continue to wage
war on poverty by providing support and opportunities for all citizens in need of
assistance.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
does hereby proclaim May 2010 as COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH in
Deschutes County Oregon in recognition of the hard work and dedication of
NeighborImpact and all of Oregon’s Community Action agencies.
Dated this ____ day of ______________ 2010 by the Deschutes County
Board of Commissioners.
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Dennis R. Luke, Chair
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Alan Unger, Vice Chair
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Tammy Baney, Commissioner ATTEST:
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Recording Secretary