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PROCLAMATION <br /> DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2016, AS <br /> March for Meals Month <br /> WHEREAS, on March 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older <br /> Americans Act of 1965 and established a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years of age and older; and <br /> WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels America established the National March for Meals Campaign in March 2002 to <br /> recognize the historic month, the importance of Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs, both congregate and <br /> home-delivered, and raise awareness about the escalating problem of senior hunger in America; and <br /> WHEREAS, the 2016 observance of the March for Meals campaign provides an opportunity to support Meals <br /> on Wheels programs that deliver vital and critical services by donating, volunteering, and raising awareness <br /> about senior hunger and isolation, and <br /> WHEREAS, Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs, both congregate and home-delivered, in Florida have <br /> served our communities admirably for more than 40 years; and <br /> WHEREAS, volunteer drivers for Meals on Wheels programs in Florida are the backbone of the program, not <br /> only delivering nutritious meals to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities, but with care, concern, <br /> and attention to their welfare; and <br /> WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels programs in Florida provide nutritious meals to seniors throughout the State <br /> helping them maintain their health and independence, avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations and/or premature <br /> institutionalization, and <br /> WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels programs in Florida provide a powerful socialization opportunity for millions of <br /> seniors to help combat loneliness and isolation <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN <br /> RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the month of March, 2016, be designated as March for Meals Month in Indian <br /> River County, and the Board encourages all citizens to take time this month to honor our Meals on Wheels <br /> programs, by the Senior Resource Association, the seniors they serve and the volunteers who care for them. <br /> Our recognition of, and involvement in, the national 2016 March for Meals campaign can enrich our entire <br /> community and help combat senior hunger and isolation in America <br /> Adopted this 8th day of March, 2016 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> Bob Solari, Chairman <br /> IV <br /> h E Flescher, Vice Chairman <br /> .*. r. `C Westey S Davis <br /> Peter D. O'B n <br /> k <br /> Tim Zorc <br /> 1 <br />