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RESOLUTION NO. 5327
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA COMMENDING BOB WIELAND
FOR HIS EFFORTS TO END WORLD HUNGER
WHEREAS, Bob Wieland walked 2,784 miles in an unselfish
effort to raise funds for the starving people of the world; and
WHEREAS, he walked on his hands from Buena Park, California
to Washington, D.C., from September 8, 1982, to May 14, 1986,
despite physical challenges, inclement weather and lack of adequate
funds to achieve this goal; and
WHEREAS, during the course of his walk he established many
valuable friendships and inspired others through his courage and
his personal commitment; and
WHEREAS, his efforts raised $310,000 for the cause of world
hunger and served as an example for other groups and individuals
to promote similar fund drives of this nature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, that Bob Wieland is to be commended for his
efforts to provide physical and spiritual hope to the less for-
tunate and for his dedication to making the world a better place
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for everyone.
SECTION 1. That the City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved and
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adoptea~thi"s-r8th Iday' 'of
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November 1986.
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City Clerk of the City of Arcadia
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA
I, CHRISTINE VAN MAANEN, Clerk of the City of Arcadia,
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 5327 was passed
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed
by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular
meeting of the City Council on the 18th day of November, 1986, and
that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Councilman Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
NOES: None
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City Clerk of the City of Arcadia
ABSENT: None
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