CC - 1996-17 - Proclaiming the Month of May as Goodwill Industries monthw s
RESOLUTION NO. 96-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY AS
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES MONTH
WHEREAS, the people of the City of Rosemead value hard work and support the
right of individuals to provide for themselves and their families; and
WHEREAS, some members of our community require additional services, help
and training to aid them in accomplishing that goal; and
WHEREAS, among those most in need of vocational services are those whose
job options are limited due to illiteracy, a criminal past, and total lack
of work experience, and those with mental, emotional and physical
disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Goodwill Industries is Southern California's leading nonprofit provider
of vocational services for people with special needs and is the largest
private-sector employer of people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, vocationally disadvantaged local residents have received vocational
evaluation, vocational adjustment, job-seeking skills and placement
assistance or sheltered employment through Goodwill Industries of
Southern California; and
WHEREAS, the investment made by this City in Goodwill Industries has resulted
in the agency providing a working solution to many of the social
problems facing our citizens; and r
WHEREAS, Goodwill Industries of Southern California is celebrating its 77th year
of service and Goodwill Industries Month during May, 1996.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that City Council of the City of Rosemead, does
hereby proclaim May, 1996 as Goodwill Industries Month in and for the City of
Rosemead, and urge all citizens to give support to Goodwill Industries in recognition
of its ability to maximize an individual's contribution to self, family and community.
DONE, THIS 14th DAY OF MAY, 1996
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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I hereby certify that~the..foregoing Resolution No. 96-17 was duly and regularly
adopted by the Rosemead City Council at a regular meeting held on the 14th day of
May, 1996, by the following vote:
Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
CITY CLERK