HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso. 1990-496 - Recognizing "One Can Feed Families" Philanthropic Project Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Redding, Redding International House of Pancakes � �
RESOLUTION NO. qo_�f96
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
RECOGNIZING THE "ONE CAN FEED FAMILIES" PHILANTHROPZC
PROJECT SPONSORED BY SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF REDDING,
ROTARY CLUB OF REDDING, AND REDDING INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF
PANCAKES RESTAURANT.
WHEREAS , the "One Can Feed Families" philanthropic project
is now in its eiqhth year ; and
WHEREAS , as a result of this project , the Soroptimist Inter-
national of Redding, the Rotary Club of Redding, and the local
Redding Znternational House of Pancakes Restaurant have provided
some 9 , 600 people with approximately 72 tons of food during the
past seven years ; and
WHEREAS , the qenerous donations of citizens from all walks
of life in Shasta County have contributed to the success of this
project year after year ; and
WHEREAS, State Assemblyman Stan Statham, State Senator Jim
Nielsen, and U.S. Representative Wally Herger have recognized and
supported this project by providing public service and news
coverage announcements on both radio and television; and
WHEREAS , letters of support have been received over the
years from President Bush, former President Reagan, U. S. Senators
Pete Wilson and Alan Cranston, Governor George Deukmejian, Shasta
County Board of Supervisors , Redding City Council, and many
others ; and
wHEREAS, members of the Soroptimist International of
Redding, the Redding Rotary Club, and the local Redding
International House of Pancakes Restaurant voluntarily man a �
24-hour answering service number, warehouse space , transportation 7'�
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of food from the International House of Pancakes Restaurant ,
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boxes for delivery, tally of food, screening, routing, scheduling ^
of delivery, final purchases of needed items . Everything is �
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donated by the Soroptimist Club, Rotary Club and Internationa7
House of Pancakes Restaurant ; and
WHEREAS , the Eighth Annual "One Can Feed Families" will bE
kicked off at a Theatre Party Gala on Thursday, October 18 , 1990 ,
with a musical play "Damn Yankees , " performed by the Riverfront
Players; and
wHEREAS, this year ' s delivery of food donations will begir
on Saturday, November 17 , 1990 ; and
WHEREAS , the logo "One Can Feed Families" does work; man}
hours of hard work are required, but the reward for everyone
involved is much greater than the hours donated.
NOW, THEREFORE, ZT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Counci]
of the City of Redding recognizes and supports this worthwhilE
Thanksgiving project and encourages all citizens to participatc
throuqh donations of food, money, and time.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was intro-
duced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Redding on the 16th day of October , 1990 , and wa:
duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES : COUNCIL MEMBERS : Arness , Dahl , Fulton , Moss & Buffum
NOES : COUNCIL MEMBERS : None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS : None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS : None
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NANCY BUFEUM Mayorl�
ATTEST:
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ETHEL A. NICHOLS, City Clerk
F�VED:
R DALL A. HAYS City Attorney
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