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� '_ , ,, <br /> ,- � �� <br /> � �� �I <br /> • � � <br /> �e - CITY of ORONO <br /> � �" � � <br /> � �,'ti� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ��kESH04ti�' NO. � `� "�' � <br /> A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING <br /> NOVEMBER 15 - 21, 1999 TO BE j <br /> ` HOUSING WEEK ' <br /> IN THE CITY OF ORONO <br /> � � - <br /> WHEREAS, the lack of safe, decent, and affordable housing destabilizes the lives of <br /> families and individuals, negatively impacts the health and school performance of children and the <br /> health of elderly, and contributes to homelessness; and <br /> WHEREAS, Interfaith Outreach& Community Partners (IOCP) provided approximately <br /> 581 emergency housing assists in 1998 to prevent homelessness; and � . <br /> WHEREAS, "Housing Week" is a community initiative tol�raise awaxeness about local <br /> • housing issues, to raise money to address housing needs, and to promote community involvement <br /> and volunteerism. Several congregations, service organizations, youth groups, community residents, <br /> schools, and civic organizations are participating in Housing Week activities; and <br /> I <br /> ' WHEREAS, public, private, non-profit partnerships play an essential role in the <br /> development and preservation of affordable housing; and <br /> WHEREAS,the City is a participant in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act; and <br /> WHEREAS,Housing Week coincides with National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness <br /> Week (November 14 - 20). <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ori no City Council does hereby <br /> proclaim November 15 - 21, 1999 to be: • . <br /> � � <br /> HOUSING WEEK 'i <br /> in the City of Orono, and does also encourage all citizens to participate in the activities associated <br /> with Housing Week. I <br /> I <br /> . Page 1 of 2 � <br />