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Cityor <br />Louisville <br />COLORADO • SINCE 1878 <br />A PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 2024 AS THE <br />22"d ANNUAL MARCH FOR MEALS MONTH <br />WHEREAS, this year, Meals on Wheels programs from across the country are joining <br />together for the March for Meals awareness campaign to celebrate its success and garner <br />the support needed to ensure these critical programs can continue; and <br />WHEREAS, Coal Creek Meals on Wheels has served Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, and Superior <br />for over 50 years, delivering more than just a meal seniors, individuals with disabilities, and <br />anyone in need who is at a significant risk of hunger and isolation; and <br />WHEREAS Coal Creek Meals on Wheels works to address food insecurity and malnutrition, <br />combat social isolation, enable independence, and improve health for years to come; and <br />WHEREAS, Coal Creek Meals on Wheels will serve their one millionth meal in 2024; and <br />WHEREAS, Coal Creek Meals on Wheels provides a powerful opportunity for social <br />connection for hundreds of seniors to help combat the negative health effects and <br />economic consequences of loneliness and isolation; and <br />WHEREAS, the senior population is increasing substantially, and action is needed to raise <br />awareness to ensure these vital services can continue to be delivered for years to come; and <br />WHEREAS, Coal Creek Meals on Wheels continues to serve anyone in need of a nutritious <br />meal, regardless of their age, income, socioeconomic status, or other factors. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Louisville City Council does hereby proclaim <br />March 2024 as a month celebrating Coal Creek Meals on Wheels and urges every <br />community member to take this month to honor the programs, the individuals they serve, <br />and the volunteers who care for them. Our recognition of, and involvement in, the national <br />March for Meals celebration can enrich our entire community and help combat hunger and <br />isolation. <br />DATED this 5th day of March, 2024 <br />ATTEST: <br />Christopl-fe ol. Leh, Mayor <br />Meredyth <br />uth, City C erk <br />