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� �,'ti� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING
NOVEMBER 15 - 21, 1999 TO BE j
` HOUSING WEEK '
IN THE CITY OF ORONO
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WHEREAS, the lack of safe, decent, and affordable housing destabilizes the lives of
families and individuals, negatively impacts the health and school performance of children and the
health of elderly, and contributes to homelessness; and
WHEREAS, Interfaith Outreach& Community Partners (IOCP) provided approximately
581 emergency housing assists in 1998 to prevent homelessness; and � .
WHEREAS, "Housing Week" is a community initiative tol�raise awaxeness about local
• housing issues, to raise money to address housing needs, and to promote community involvement
and volunteerism. Several congregations, service organizations, youth groups, community residents,
schools, and civic organizations are participating in Housing Week activities; and
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' WHEREAS, public, private, non-profit partnerships play an essential role in the
development and preservation of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS,the City is a participant in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act; and
WHEREAS,Housing Week coincides with National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness
Week (November 14 - 20).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ori no City Council does hereby
proclaim November 15 - 21, 1999 to be: • .
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HOUSING WEEK 'i
in the City of Orono, and does also encourage all citizens to participate in the activities associated
with Housing Week. I
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Adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on November 8, 1999.
ATTEST:
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Linda S. Vee, City Clerk Gabn 1 Jabbour, Mayo
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