Resolution - 8443RESOLUTION NO. 8443
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF RELIEF EFFORTS BY THE
AMERICAN RED CROSS AND THE SALVATION ARMY ON BEHALF OF THE
VICTIMS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA/SANTA CRUZ
EARTHQUAKE.
WHEREAS, a seven county area of northern California has been struck
• by a powerful earthquake, resulting in widespread damage;
WHEREAS, thousands of persons have been left homeless and those
numbers are still growing;
WHEREAS, the human suffering and economic losses have had a profound
effect on all of the affected communities;
WHEREAS, the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army are recognized
as the two leading voluntary disaster relief agencies in the nation; and
WHEREAS, this disaster relief takes the form of blood, shelter, food,
clothing, first aid, toiletries, and assistance to citizens to restore their
housing, essential furniture and appliances; and
WHEREAS, there are an untold number of residents that will need Red
Cross and the Salvation Army assistance; and
WHEREAS, the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army have
significantly depleted their funds and blood supplies in support of assistance
to the disastrous impact of Hurricane Hugo; and
WHEREAS, all Red Cross and the Salvation Army disaster relief is an
outright gift, made possible by contributions from the American people;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby encourages
the residents of the City of West Covina to support the American Red Cross and
the Salvation Army disaster relief effort by making contributions of funds and
blood to these local charities.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this filth day of December , 1989-
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 8443 was duly
adopted by the City Council of West Covina at a regular meeting thereof held
on the 11th day of December 1989, by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES . Councilmembers: Tarozzi, McFadden, Manners, Lewis, Bacon
NOES . Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers None
City Cle k
APPROVED AS TO FORM: