Speaker 0: Thank you. I will now read the proclamation. Whereas the housing authority of the city of Alameda was established on August 8th, 1940, to serve the affordable housing needs of the city of Alameda. And. WHEREAS, The Housing Authority initially met the needs of the Alameda community by constructing and managing over 5000 units to serve the military and or industry workers during World War Two. And. Whereas, 75 years later, the Housing Authority continues to serve the needs of the community as the property owner of over 700 affordable rental housing units, and by assisting approximately 1700 households through the Section eight Housing Choice Voucher program. And. WHEREAS, The Housing Authority adds to the financial well-being of the community through housing assistance payments to property owners, which exceed 20 million annually. And. WHEREAS, The Housing Authority furthers the city of Alameda, its mission to increase affordable rental and homeownership opportunities by producing more affordable units. Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Treasurer Spencer, Mayor of the City of Alameda, do hereby proclaim September 1st, 2015, as Housing Authority Appreciation Day in the city of Alameda and ask others to join me in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Housing Authority and recognizing its many years of service to Alameda residents. I ask all Alameda citizens to continue to work with and support the city of Alameda and the Housing Authority as we work together to expand housing choices and to preserve and maintain affordable housing in Alameda. Thank you.
Speaker 3: Just very briefly, we.
Speaker 2: Would really like to thank the city as well and both the staff and the Council for the Partnership. It really is a partnership. I know you are discussing other issues around housing tonight and this is a really important commitment that the that the municipality in general has made for the last 75 years. So we want to thank you. We do have an event coming up October 8th where we the city council is more than welcome.
Speaker 3: The public is also more than welcome. I have some fliers which I will leave with the clerk. Thank you.
Speaker 0: All right. Our second proclamation of the evening is for Relay for Life. Just Nelson is here to receive this. I guess I'll now read the proclamation. Whereas cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells which, if not controlled, can result in premature death.
Proclamation Declaring September 1, 2015 as Housing Authority Appreciation Day for 75 Years of Service to Lower Income Alameda Residents. (Housing 236)