HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 05/16/2012Operation Giveback at Summit Hill Elementary
WHEREAS, Operation Giveback nonprofit organization created by veterans of Operations Enduring
and Iraqi Freedom, and;
WHEREAS, this winter and spring, Summit Hill Elementary fifth graders collected food, movies,
games and more to send to soldiers currently stationed in Afghanistan as part of the
program, and;
WHEREAS, the children raised more than $600 and the community gave generously. Students filled
more than 150 care packages for troops in Afghanistan stuffed with high-quality, tasty
and fun items for the service men and women, and;
WHEREAS, American Legion Post 201 sent off an extra 80 packages in the name of the school, and;
WHEREAS, a number of local businesses and volunteers helped, including Susan Lea, Cari Bowers,
Barbara Sanders, Paula Roland, Wendi Behrmann Barber, Aimee Jackson, the City of
Milton Fire Department, Atlanta Fitness, Starbucks, Crabapple Orthodontics, Nail
Dynasty, Alpine Bakery, Moe's, The Brace Place, Arbor/Terrace Assisted Living,
Crabapple Senior Center, Cafe Efendi, American Legion Post 201, Menchie's, Brownie
Troop #11744, Brooklyn Joe's, Walmart and Target.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, hereby congratulate the
students of Summit Hill Elementary, their families, their teachers, and the community at large for
supporting this worthy cause.
Given under our hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 2151 Day of May, 2012.
Joe Lockoliv
Mayor
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