Lake Community Action City of Clermont
Proclamation
'Whereas, it has been fifty years since this nation declared unconditional war on
poverty through the enactment of the Economic Opportunity Act, signed into law on
August 20, 1964; and
Whereas, the purpose of this legislation was to eliminate the paradox of poverty in
the midst of plenty in this nation; and
'Whereas, the Community Action Agencies have continued to lead the struggle
against poverty for fifty years, helping poor people overcome hunger, inadequate
housing, illiteracy, unemployment, discrimination, powerlessness, exploitation, and lack
of access to such remedial and vital services as health care and education; and
Whereas, the Community Action Agencies have made an invaluable contribution to
our nation, through the development of innovative and cost-effective programs which
have helped millions of poor Americans find their way out of poverty; and
'Whereas, this nation must continue to wage war on poverty in order to uphold its
commitment to the least fortunate among us, including America's children, elderly,
working poor, and other disadvantaged groups;
NOW, Therefore, Be it Resolved; that the City of Clermont recognizes
Lake Community Action Agency, Inc. for their continuing war on poverty and the
leadership of Community Action Agencies in advancing this struggle.
In 'Witness 'Whereof, I, Harold S. Turville, Jr., Mayor of the City of Clermont
in the State of Florida, have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
Clermont to be affixed this 23rd day of September in the year two thousand fourteen.
arold S. Turville ., Mayor
ATTEST:
Tracy * oyd, City' Jerk