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i PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH, 2014 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, the Meal on Wheels Association of America established the National March for Meals Campaign in March, 2002 to recognize the historic month, the importance of Older America Act Senior Nutrition Programs and raise awareness about senior hunger in America; and WHEREAS, the 2014 observance of the March for Meals campaign provides an opportunity to support Senior Nutrition Programs that deliver vital and critical services by donating, volunteering and raising awareness about senior hunger; and WHEREAS, Senior Nutrition Programs in Florida have served our communities admirably for more than 40 years; and WHEREAS, volunteer drivers for Meals on Wheels programs in Florida are the backbone of the program and they not only deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities, but also caring concern and attention to their welfare; and WHEREAS, Senior Nutrition Programs in Florida provide nutritious meals to seniors throughout the state and help them to avoid premature or unnecessary hospitalization and institutionalization; and WHEREAS, Senior Nutrition Programs in Florida provide a powerful socialization opportunity for millions of seniors to help combat loneliness and isolation; and WHEREAS, The Senior Nutrition Program locally provided by the Senior Resource Association and )rograms throughout Florida, deserve recognition for the contributions they have made and will continue to make to local communities, our state and our nation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board does hereby proclaim March, 2014, as March for Meals Month for the Meals on Wheels Program and urge every citizen to take time this month to honor our local Senior Nutrition Program/Meals on Wheels by the Senior Resource Association, the seniors they serve and the volunteers who care for them. Our recognition of and involvement in the National 2014, March for Meals Campaign can enrich our entire community and help end senior hunger in America — so no senior goes hungry. Adopted this 18th day of March, 2014. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IN}IA1 RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ,t,e7tJ Cf ,, / Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman �U Wesle S. Davis, ice Chairman eph E. Flescher Bob Solari Ti