Lake Community Action Agency, Inc.City of Clermont
Lake Community Action Agency, Inc.
Recognition Proclamation
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 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 32 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;
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WHEREAS, 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 WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of
the City of Clermont to be affixed at Clermont this 8th day of September, 1998.
ATTEST
Ann Whitlock, Deputy City Clerk