Resolution - #11-10-180 - 10/11/2011

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Councilmember Elvig introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #11 -10 -180 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, the Anoka County Community Continuum of Care, along with the Heading Home committee is sponsoring a unique, countywide education and awareness campaign to held end homelessness in our shared communities. The month of November will mark `Homeless Awareness Month'; and WHEREAS, the Art Expo, "Homelessness...the Journey" provides a unique opportunity for local, creative individuals to join forces with communities across Anoka County in an effort to promote awareness of homelessness and to help end homelessness; and WHEREAS, the Anoka County Community Continuum of Care and the Heading Home Anoka committees play a vital role in bringing together the community and establishing needed partnerships to support preventing and ending homelessness; and WHEREAS, it is essential that all citizens of the City of Ramsey be aware of the importance of ending homelessness and the impact their participation can have on ensuring that all individuals and families have access to a warm, safe place to call home in our community. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City Council of the City of Ramsey hereby calls upon all citizens in the City of Ramsey to join the Anoka County Community Continuum of Care and Heading Home Anoka committees in supporting Homelessness Awareness during the month of November. 2) That the month of November is herby proclaimed "Homelessness Awareness Month" in the City of Ramsey. The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Wise, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Ramsey Councilmember Elvig Councilmember Wise Councilmember McGlone Councilmember Strommen