WHEREAS Kin Canada has been a vibrant, responsible, all-Canadian association of service clubs devoted to the concept of serving its communities throughout Canada since its founding in Hamilton, Ontario, on February 20, 1920; and

WHEREAS Kin Canada has been dedicated to meeting the needs of our community and has diligently sought the development and completion of timely, relevant programs to meet the needs and challenges of our ever-evolving society; and

WHEREAS Kin Canada is celebrating its 100th anniversary on February 20, 2020; and

WHEREAS each citizen would welcome the opportunity to pause and reflect with pride on the rich heritage of accomplishment throughout the 100 years Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin clubs have been in existence in Canada;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford hereby proclaims February 20, 2020 as “Kin Canada Day” and February 16-22, 2020 as “Kin Canada” in the City of Brantford.