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37-R-86
A RESOLUTION
Endorsing the Hands Across America Project
WHEREAS, millions of Americans, especially children, experience
hunger some time each month; and
WHEREAS, according to the United States Conference of Mayors,
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81% of cities surveyed will require more emergency food assistance in 1986
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from what was required in 1985; and .
WHEREAS, the number of homeless in America is currently estimated
at 2.5 million with families as the fastest growing homeless category; and
WHEREAS, the number of homeless in Evanston and the Chicago area
has increased; and
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WHEREAS, Hands Across America aims to raise $100 million for use in
fighting hunger and homelessness in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee on the Homeless moved
I unanimously to endorse Hands Across America;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Evanston,.Cook County, Illinois, that the City Council endorses the Hands
Across America Project and encourages the citizens of Evanston to participate
in this effort.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
1986
Adopted:
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Mayor