4541848 ACR 20-85, "DC Diaper Bank and Diaper Need Awareness Recognition Resolution of 2013"  

  • A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

     

    20-85

     

    IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

     

    July 10, 2013

     

     

    To recognize the good works and social service outreach of the DC Diaper Bank in providing over 400,000 diapers to families in need and to declare the week of September 13, 2013 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, access to a reliable supply of clean diapers is a necessity for the health and welfare of infants and toddlers, their families, and child and health care providers;

     

                WHEREAS, in a little over a year, the DC Diaper Bank has donated over 400,000 diapers to families in need;

     

                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;

     

               WHEREAS, DC Diaper Bank is working in partnership with the District of Columbia Public Schools’ Early Stages program to increase family engagement and provide diapers to families in need; and

     

                WHEREAS, Diaper Banks around the country will be marking the week of September13, 2013, 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 2013”.

     

     

     

                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 400,000 diapers to families in need and declares the week of September 13, 2013, 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.