Proclamation for Empty Bowls-44ca
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PROCLAMATION
EMPTY BOWLS DAY
WHEREAS, since its small beginnings in 1990, Empty Bowls has
become an international grassroots project to raise funds for local food shelves;
and
WHEREAS, Empty Bowls is hosting the 15th annual event, inviting
everyone to come to the Hopkins Center for the Arts on Tuesday, March 12,
2013; and
WHEREAS, the free will donations supports the work of ICA Food Shelf
and ResourceWest. The goal this year is to raise $80,000 for the emergency
funds; and
WHEREAS, everyone may choose a bowl from among 1000 bowls
created by our Hopkins schools students, community members and professional
potters and enjoy a bowl of soup and bread donated by our businesses, enjoy
local entertainment, and make a generous free will donation;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hopkins City
Council does hereby proclaim Tuesday, March 12, 2013 to be Empty Bowls Day
in the City of Hopkins, and also encourage all citizens to celebrate this milestone
over a bowl of hot soup.
WHEREFORE, I set my hand and caused
the seal of the City of Hopkins to be affixed
this 12`h Day of March, 2013.
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
City of Hopkins