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s <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2020, AS <br /> "HUNGER ACTION MONTH" <br /> WHEREAS, hunger and poverty remain issues of grave concern in the United States, the State <br /> of Florida, and the Treasure Coast, with 19,020 children and adults in Indian River County now <br /> categorized as food insecure; and <br /> WHEREAS, Indian River County is committed to taking steps to raise awareness about the <br /> need to combat hunger in every part of our County and to support efforts to serve the needs of Indian <br /> River County citizens; and <br /> WHEREAS, Indian River County is committed to working with the Treasure Coast Food Bank in <br /> educating people about the role and importance of food banks and other hunger relief organizations <br /> in addressing hunger and bringing attention to the need to devote more resources and attention to <br /> hunger issues; and <br /> WHEREAS, food banks and hunger relief organizations across the country, including the <br /> Treasure Coast Food Bank, are coordinating Hunger Action Day on September 10, 2020 and will <br /> continue to host numerous events throughout the month of September to shed light on this important <br /> issue and encourage involvement in efforts to end hunger in our local communities. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br /> COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the month of September, 2020, be <br /> designated as "Hunger Action Month" in Indian River County and the Board encourages all citizens to <br /> exercise observance. <br /> Adopted this 18th day of August 2020. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> Susan Adams, Chairman <br /> Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman <br /> Peter D. O'Bryan <br /> Tim Zorc <br /> Bob Solari <br /> 2 <br />