1. Dating
City of Columbia
A Proclamation of Constitution Week
WHEREAS, Columbia and the nation have resolved to proclaim Thursday November 12 through 20, 2016 to be
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize this issue to encourage activism and compassion in our
community; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize and honor those individuals and families who are
struggling in order to build a stronger community; and
WHEREAS, more than 750 groupsin citiesacross the United Statescome togetherannually to acknowledge these
pressing issues and help work towards a solution.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Stephen K. Benjamin, Mayor of the City of Columbia, South Carolina, along with my
fellow members of Columbia City Council, do hereby proclaim November 12 through 20, 2016 to be
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
in the City of Columbia and urge my fellowcitizens to recognize and participate in its observance.
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Stephen K. Benjamin
Mayor
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SamDavis Tameika Isaac Devine
District I, Council Member At-Large, Council Member
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Leona Plaugh Moe Baddourah
District IV, Council Member District III, Council Member
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Howard E. Duvall, Jr. Edward H. McDowell, Jr.
At-Large, Council Member District II, Council Member