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4~ TUESDAY DECEMBER 11, 1984 6. Mrs. Kathy Foster (accompanied by her husband, Mr. David Foster), Director of the First United Meth- odist Church's "Soup Kitchen"; 7. Mrs. Lori Tucker, Coordinator of the "Reach Out" pro- gram administered by St. Joseph's Catholic Church; and - 8. Mrs. Pat Conrad, Director-appointee, and Mrs. Nancy Childress, of the City's Social Services Department, who noted that 13.3% of the City's population is at or below poverty level, 8.1% of whom receive food stamps; and, also, described the role of the Social Services Department in providing coordination between and among the agencies mentioned hereinabove, whose resources and efforts assure that the needs of those citizens who require help are being met. Mrs. Mabelle S. King, Director of the City's Department of Social Services, who will retire as of December 31, 1984, appeared before Council and, after describing some of the services provided by her department as well as the dedication of her employees toward helping the needy citizens, expressed appreciation for the opportunity of serving the City and its citizens as well as of the support of her board members and that of City Council. In recognition of Mrs. King's service, Mayor Cole presented-- on behalf of the City--a plaque and "retirement" token to Mrs. King and, in addition, Council unanimously adopted the following resolution commending Mrs. King and wishing for her good health and an enjoyable retirement: WHEREAS, Mrs. Mabelle S. King, for whom her fellow-workers and associates have the highest regard, will be retiring as Director of the City's Social Services Department as of December 31, 1984; and WHEREAS, Mrs. King's outstanding record of service to the City includes the following: POLICE DEPARTMENT School Crossing Guard September 1, 1963 through December 31, 1964 SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Social Worker February 1, 1970 through January 31, 1972 Day Care Center Supervisor February 1, 1972 through July 31, 1973