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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on March 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the
Older Americans Act of 1965 and established a national nutrition program for seniors 60
years and older, and
WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels America established the March for Meals campaign in March 2002 to
recognize the historic month, the importance of the Older American Act Nutrition
Programs, both congregate and home -delivery, and to raise awareness of the escalating
problem of senior hunger in America; and
WHEREAS, the 2022 observance of March for Meals provides an opportunity to support Meals on
Wheels programs that deliver vital and critical services bydonating, volunteering and raising
awareness about senior hunger and isolation; and
WHEREAS, volunteers for Meals on Wheels programs in Pocatello are the backbone of the program
and they not only deliver nutritious meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities who
are at significant risk of hunger and isolation, but also provide caring concern and attention
to their welfare; and
WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels programs in Pocatello provide nutritious meals to seniors throughout the
citythat help them maintain their health and independence, therebypreventing unnecessary
falls, hospitalizations and/or premature institutionalization and provide a powerful
socialization opportunity for seniors to help combat loneliness and isolation; and
WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels programs deserve recognition for the contributions they have made and
will continue to make to local communities, our state and our nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kevin B. England, Mayor of the City of Chubbuck, do hereby proclaim the
month of March 2022 to be
MARCH FOR MEALS MONTH
In Chubbuck and encourage all citizens to take this month to honor our Meals on Wheels programs, the
seniors they serve and the volunteers who care for them Our recognition of, and involvement in the
national 2022 March for Meals can enrich our entire community and help combat senior hunger and
isolation in America.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal of our City to be
affixed this 2nd day of March, in the year two
thousand and twentytwo.
Kevin B. England
Mayor