Lake Community Action Agency, Inc.WHEREAS, it has been twenty-nine years since this nation declared
unconditional war on poverty through the enactment of the Economic Opportunity
Act, signed into law on AugRSt 20, 196, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this ~gislation was to eliminate the paradox of
poverty in the midst of plenty in this nation; and
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WHEREAS, the Community Act~,on Agencies have continued to lead the
struggle against poverty for 29 years, helping poor p~gple overcome hunger,
inadequate housing, illiteracy, unemployment, discrimination, powerlessness,
exploitation, and lack of access tq 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
VV~~REAS, this nation must continue to wage a 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; and
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 WIIEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal
of the City of Clermont to be affixed at Clermont this 28th day of September, 1993.
ATTEST:
Ann Whitlock, Deputy City Clerk