HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 6251RESOLUTION NO. 6251
A RESOLUTION.OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF
UNITED WAY FEDERATION.
WHEREAS, the concept of citizen federation is
celebrating its Fifieth year of providing human care
services'in Los Angeles County and the community of
Azusa; and
WHEREAS, the United Way has evolved as the largest
single voluntary organization in Los Angeles County
continuing the'concept and philosophy of federation; and
WHEREAS, ninety percent of the voluntary health
and welfare services available to the residents of
.Los Angeles County are provided through more than 250.
United Way member agencies;, and
WHEREAS, today United -Way is joined with the
American Red Cross to make up the annual United Crusade
appeal;.,and
WHEREAS, throughout this half century of federated
service men and women from all segments of this community
have played an -important role both in providing leader-
ship as,well as involvement in direct delivery of services;
and
WHEREAS, United Way, known in the past as Community
Chest, has always -;stood,, and continues to stand for
individuals banding.t6gether to unite. this community in
bettering the life of all its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORR, I, Willard R:,Decker,, Mayor of the
City of Azusa,'do hereby recognize+this Golden Anniversary
of United Way, and -October 17, 1974 as United Way Day in
this community.: t
Adopted and Approved this 23rd day of September, 1974.
Mayor
.'I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was
dulXgjgpp gdl by the City Council of the City of Azusa at
M/reg ar meeting thereof held on the23 rd day of September.,
1974, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
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