Office of the Mayor
Proclamation
Lawrence, Kansas
WHEREAS: Every year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect non-perishable food as part of the nation’s largest one-day food drive, distributing the donations to local food banks; and
WHEREAS: The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is just one example of how letter carriers work to make a difference in the lives of those they serve. Since the pilot drive was held in 1991, more than one billion pounds of food have been collected; and
WHEREAS: The City of Lawrence recognizes all letter carriers for their hard work and their commitment to their communities. All of the food collected in Douglas County stays in Douglas County and we support carriers’ efforts to help those in need in our community; and
WHEREAS: The National Association of Letter Carriers Branch #104 in Lawrence has collected more than 300,000 pounds of non-perishable food since 1991.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Amyx, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim Saturday, May 10, 2014 as
in the City of Lawrence and encourage the citizens of Lawrence to support the food drive by placing non-perishable food items in or near your mailbox on food drive day.
Mike Amyx, Mayor
May 6, 2014