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PROCLAMATION
SALVATION ARMY WEEK
WHEREAS: The Salvation Army, has been meeting human and spiritual needs,
motivated by the love of God, since 1865 when it was founded in England and has spread
globally to provide services in 127 countries; and
WHEREAS: The Salvation Army has been meeting physical, emotional, and
spiritual needs of the people of Oregon for 129 years; and has been serving our military
men and women since World War I, including the present Home Front War Relief for
soldiers and their families, who were recently and are currently deployed; and
WHEREAS: The Salvation Army provides services for over 300,894 Oregonians
each year, which includes, but is not limited to, 104,052 nights of lodging, over 425,576
meals, and over 600 underprivileged children go to summer camp for a week to ten days;
and
WHEREAS: The Salvation Army has been serving the Lane County since 1895; and
assisted nearly 13,000 less fortunate individuals with food, rental and utility assistance,
clothing voucher, household items, and other basic needs this past year; and
WHEREAS: The Salvation is fighting human trafficking, domestic violence,
additions, hunger, homelessness and unemployment for our most vulnerable Oregonians
without discrimination; battling hard to meet the widespread needs of men, women and
children here in Oregon and around the world; and
WHEREAS: The Salvation Army plays a critical role in responding to disasters
locally and worldwide, including earthquake and tsunami, tornados and floods, fire and
famine. They respond compassionately and practically and stay long in order to help with
the cleanup and rebuilding; and
WHEREAS: The Salvation Army humbly appreciates the support of thousands of
donors, volunteers and staff who believe in the mission and enable the Army to make a
difference in multitude of lives.
NOW, THEREFORE: I, Christine Lundberg, Mayor of the City of Springfield, Oregon, hereby
proclaim May 9-13, 2016 to be THE SALVATION ARMY WEEK in Springfield and encourage
all citizens of Springfield to join in this observance.
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Christine L. Lundberg
Mayor