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RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DECEMBER 21, 2024 AS NATIONAL HOMELESS PERSONS' MEMORIAL DAY IN GUILFORD COUNTY
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Kay Cashion
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RESOLUTION
Resolution
WHEREAS, December 21, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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
WHEREAS, homelessness significantly increases one’s risk of illness, injury and death; and
WHEREAS, Homeless Memorial Services were held in the city of High Point on Tuesday, December 17; and a Walk of Remembrance was held in the city of Greensboro on Wednesday, December 18 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 that the Guilford County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize December 21, 2024 as National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day in Guilford County and encourages citizens to remember those who have died homeless and celebrate their lives by working to resolve the factors that lead to homelessness within the community.
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