TITLE
Title
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DECEMBER 21, 2025 AS NATIONAL HOMELESS PERSONS' MEMORIAL DAY
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster
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RESOLUTION
Resolution
WHEREAS, December 21, 2025 marks the first day of winter and is the longest night of the year; and
WHEREAS, the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council have designated December 21, 2025 as National Homeless Persons’Memorial Day; and
WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro, the City of High Point and Guilford County have jointly designated December 21, 2025 as National Homeless Persons Memorial Day; and
WHEREAS, in the season of generosity and sharing, citizens of Guilford County are encouraged to commit themselves to promoting compassion and concern for all, particularly during the winter months that pose extreme hardships for citizens who are less fortunate and without homes; and
WHEREAS, homelessness continues to be a serious challenge for many Guilford County citizens who have the right to adequate food, housing, clothing, safety and healthcare and significantly increases one's risk of illness, injury and death; and
WHEREAS, Homeless Memorial Services occurred in the City of High Point on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 and the Walk of Remembrance took place in the City of Greensboro on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 to honor those who have passed away in 2024 as a result of homelessness; and
WHEREAS, by joining together and remembering our neighbors, we can honor their lives by working to provide solutions to end homelessness within Guilford County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GUILFORD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS that December 21, 2025 is hereby recognized as National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day in Guilford County to remember those who have died homeless and to encourage citizens to come together to celebrate their lives by working to resolve the factors that lead to homelessness within the community.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Adopt resolution recognizing December 21, 2025 as National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day in Guilford County.
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