HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 09/21/2009 - Caitlin davies and Heather KipnissWHEREAS,
WHERE AS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
The specia l character of the City of Milton is founded not only in its
woods and streams and horse pastures, but in the community~
oriented outlook o f its citizens; and
The recognition of the unique needs and travails of friends and
neighbors is an important part of developing such a community
mind set, even amongst the younger generations of Milton residents;
and
In June 2009, the true spirit of community was demonstrated by two
yo ung softball enthusiasts when their relationship led to a very
successfu l fund raising effort to support Camp Kudzu; and
Friendship and a recognition of the special needs of diabetic children
led to a softball t ournament in which 32 teams participated, and the
two girls were able to raise five-thousand dollars in support of this
worthy cause; and
Camp Kudzu is a non-profit orga nization providing education,
recreation and peer-networking programs for Georgia's children with
diabetes; and
The people of Milton and the beneficiaries at Camp Kudzu are proud
of two of these two young citizens, their friendship, the strong
community bond that brought them together to support those in
need.
NOW, THEREFORE, We, the M ayor and City Co uncil of the City of Milton, hereby
proclaim and applaud Caitlin Davies and Heather Kipniss as
exemplary members of the Milton community and of the State of
Georgia, and do urge all citizens to join in this ce lebration.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on the 21"' day of
September, 2009.
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