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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
19-297
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
September 19, 2012
To recognize the good works and social service outreach of the DC Diaper Bank in providing over 203,000 diapers to families in need and to declare the week of September 10, 2012 through September 17, 2012 as “Diaper Need Awareness Week” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, the DC Diaper Bank is a nonprofit founded by Ward 6 residents and serves neighbors in need throughout the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, clean, dry diapers have a lasting impact on the health and life of a baby and family in need;
WHEREAS, in a little over a year, the DC Diaper Bank has donated over 203,000 diapers to families in need through a partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank;
WHEREAS, the DC Diaper Bank has created a vital regional network with 15 social service agencies, including several located within the District of Columbia, including Bread for the City, Central Union Mission, Horton’s Kids, Little Lights Urban Ministry, and Northwest Center; and
WHEREAS, Diaper Banks around the country will be marking the week of September 10, 2012 through September 17, 2012 as National Diaper Need Awareness Week.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “DC Diaper Bank and Diaper Need Awareness Recognition Resolution of 2012”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the good works and social service outreach of the DC Diaper Bank in providing over 203,000 diapers to families in need and declares the week of September 10, 2012 through September 17, 2012 as “Diaper Need Awareness Week” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
