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WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 64 — 89 PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AS GREATER ANOKA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY MONTH the Greater Anoka County Humane Society was established 10 years ago using volunteers' homes to provide shelter to a small number of stray animals; and, two years ago the Humane Society built a shelter to meet the growing needs for their services; and, now, the Humane Society, utilizing a network of over 100 volunteers, cares for an average of up to 150 animals per day with over 50 per cent per month being adopted out to new homes; and, as the demand for services continues to grow the shelter needs to build additional holding pens and exercise areas for the animals; and, it is a primary goal of the Humane Society to increase public awareness in the schools and the community to the importance of proper care for animals; and, WHEREAS, in an effort to raise funds for the building additions and the public outreach, the Humane Society is hosting a 5K Walk/Run/Roll For Homeless Animals on Saturday, September 23, 1989 at Bunker Hills Regional Park; and, WHEREAS, the Lino Lakes City Council supports the Humane Society's goals and fundraising efforts because they will result in better care for animals: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lino Lakes City Council does proclaim the Month of September as Greater Anoka County Humane Society Month throughout Lino Lakes and encourages increased public awareness of the services provided by the non-profit organization: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lino Lakes City Council encourages people to participate in the 5K Walk/Run/Roll For Homeless Animals by entering the race or by contributing pledges in order to help the Humane Society provide the proper care for abandoned and stray animals in our City. Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this llth day of September, 1989. PAGE 1