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1991-2016
MARCH FOR MEALS AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, the Meals on Wheels program provided by Senior Services North Fulton
delivers meals to seniors who are unable to prepare meals for themselves;
and
WHEREAS, Senior Services North Fulton is celebrating its 251h year administering the
Meals on Wheels program in the City of Milton with a 1003 volunteer
force; and
WHEREAS, in 2015 over 600 volunteers donated their time, vehicles, gasoline and
energy to deliver over 35,000 meals with a friendly smile; and
WHEREAS, no senior is ever refused service because of an inability to pay; and
WHEREAS, these efforts have resulted in the improvement in the lives of seniors in need
in the City of Milton with continued personal independence, nutritionally-
balanced meals and daily visits by caring volunteers.
NOW THEREFORE, We, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, Georgia do
hereby proclaim the month of March, 2016 as "MARCH FOR MEALS AWARENESS MONTH"
in Milton and urge every citizen to take this month to honor our Meals on Wheels program,
the seniors they serve and the volunteers that care for them.
Given under our hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 21st day of March,
2016. -
Joe Lockwood, Mayor