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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.A.ii.
For Meeting of:April 2, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Draft Salvation Army Week Proclamation
SUBMITTED BY: Dave Zabel!, Interim City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
On March 19, 2024, Lisa Sargent submitted a proclamation request to recognize National
Salvation Army week and celebrate the volunteers, donors, and program beneficiaries who are
instrumental in helping to serve those in need in the community.
Attached for Council consideration is a draft proclamation. If approved, the proclamation will be
read and presented at the May 7 City Council meeting.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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❑ Draft Salvation Army proclamation 3/21/2024 Corer Memo
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PRO CLAJKATIO9V"
'4 W!E AS, The Salvation Army Yakima valley Corps has served the community
since 1894, and is one of the most trusted non-profit organizations in America today; and
IE E)13 The Salvation Army Yakima valley Corps exits to meet human need
wherever, whenever, and however we can and
WRIE AS, The Salvation Army (Yakima valley Corps provides an after school
program, youth scout program, summer camps, gifts food provided at Christmas, daily food
pantry throughout the year, clothing cs. household needs, and we are dedicated to combatting
intergenerationalpoverty through an Initiative, Pathway of.Ifope; and
IEcR EAS, 'The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an Evangelical part
of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the cBi6le. Its ministry is motivated
6y the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs
in.Ifis name without discrimination; and
WRIER AS, during National Salvation Army week, we encourage our community to
ask questions and get to know The Salvation Army more and we say thankyou to those who
contribute to The Salvation Army's mission, whether through volunteer time, money, or in-
kind donation.
WOW VIEKETORE, I, Patricia cByers Mayor of the City of(Yakima and on behalf
of the City Council, do hereby proclaim the weekof May 13 - 19, 2024 as
"National'SaCvation Army Week"
in (Yakima and urge all citizens to join me in honoring the dedicated employees, volunteers and
donors of The Salvation Army who faithfully touch so many lives in our community.
Dated this 7th day of May, 2024
Patricia cByers, Mayor