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NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH PROCLAMATION MARCH 2012 WHEREAS, food is the substance by which life is sustained; and WHEREAS, the type, quality, and amount of food that individuals consume each day plays a vital role in their overall health and physical wellness; and WHEREAS, there is a need for nutrition services for older adults including congregate meal-sites and home-delivered meals, nutrition education and a wide-scale effort to enhance good eating practices; and WHEREAS, the congregate meal-site at the Eat, Meet N’ Greet Café at the City of Lafayette Senior Services Division and Home Delivered Meals by Meals on Wheels of East Boulder County strives to enhance the of older adults through nutrition choices, provide dietary sound meals, and connect older adults to the community and each other; and WHEREAS, provides an environment for accessing wellness and life-long learning classes, intergenerational events, and special events that encourage participation and reduce isolation; and WHEREAS, provides resources that support older adults, their families and caregivers, and targets those most in need; the frail, the low-income and minorities in our community; and WHEREAS, provides a welcoming environment, enough to eat, and is affordable for all regardless of income levels or ability to pay. NOW THEREFORE, that the Mayor and City Council of Lafayette do hereby proclaim March as NUTRITION MONTH IN LAFAYETTE, COLORADO and call on all citizens to join with us in the campaign to end senior hunger and become concerned about nutrition of older adults and all others in the hope of achieving optimum health for both today and tomorrow. PASSED AND RESOLVED THIS 5TH DAY OF MARCH 2012. CITY OF LAFAYETTE Carolyn D. Cutler, Mayor ATTEST: Susan Koster, City Clerk