43.
Commissioners Court Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 03/24/2025
- Title:
- Proclamation of March 2025 as March for Meals Month-Meals on Wheels Program Request
- Submitted for:
- Guillermo Walls
- Submitted By:
- Anita Guerra
- Department:
- Community Action Agency
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of March 2025 as March for Meals Month in Webb County, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: Communities across the country use March to highlight their local senior nutrition programs as it is recognized as the national "March for Meals" Month, dedicated to celebrating the national elderly nutrition program established under the Older Americans Act, highlighting the importance of nutrition services for senior citizens across the country. Essentially, March is the month to focus on promoting healthy eating for the elderly population.
Solution: The CAA Meals on Wheels Program seeks to celebrate a historic day in 1972 when a national nutrition program for seniors was added to the Older Americans Act. This legislation supported the Meals on Wheels network that now collectively serves 2. 8 million seniors each year. The Webb County CAA Meals on Wheels Program provides nutritious meals to seniors throughout the City of Laredo/County of Webb that help them maintain their health and independence.
Result: March 2025 will be proclaimed by the Commissioners’ Court as March for Meals Month in Webb County, Texas.
Issue: Communities across the country use March to highlight their local senior nutrition programs as it is recognized as the national "March for Meals" Month, dedicated to celebrating the national elderly nutrition program established under the Older Americans Act, highlighting the importance of nutrition services for senior citizens across the country. Essentially, March is the month to focus on promoting healthy eating for the elderly population.
Solution: The CAA Meals on Wheels Program seeks to celebrate a historic day in 1972 when a national nutrition program for seniors was added to the Older Americans Act. This legislation supported the Meals on Wheels network that now collectively serves 2. 8 million seniors each year. The Webb County CAA Meals on Wheels Program provides nutritious meals to seniors throughout the City of Laredo/County of Webb that help them maintain their health and independence.
Result: March 2025 will be proclaimed by the Commissioners’ Court as March for Meals Month in Webb County, Texas.
Background:
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Previous Court Action:
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Fiscal Impact
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- Funding Source:
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- Balance:
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Financial Impact:
This agenda item concerns a proclamation; thus, there is no impact to the general fund.