HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-10-2b - Resolution - 01/28/2010RESOLUTION NO. 01- 28 -10 -2b
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, AFFIRMING THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION'S SUPPORT OF AND
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE 2010 CENSUS.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Census Bureau is required by the Constitution of the United States of
America to conduct a count of the population and provides a historic opportunity for College
Station to help shape the foundation of our society and play an active role in American
democracy;
WHEREAS, The City of College Station is committed to ensuring every resident is counted;
WHEREAS, more that $300 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to
communities, and decisions are made on matters of national and local importance based on
census data, including healthcare, community development, housing, education, transportation,
social services, employment, and much more;
WHEREAS, census data determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of
Representatives as well as the redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils, and
voting districts;
WHEREAS, the 2010 Census creates hundreds of thousands of jobs across the nation;
WHEREAS, every Census Bureau worker takes a lifetime oath to protect confidentiality and
ensure that data identifying respondents or their household not be released or shared for 72 years;
WHEREAS, a united voice from businesses, government, community -based and faith -based
organizations, educators, media and others will allow the 2010 Census message to reach a broader
audience, providing trusted advocated who can spark positive conversations about the 2010
Census;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: Supports the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and will
disseminate 2010 Census information to encourage participation.
PART 2: Asks its affiliates and citizens to partner together to achieve an
accurate and complete count.
PART 3: Encourage people in College Station to participate in events and
initiatives that will raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census and
increase participation among all populations.
ADOPTED this 28th day of January, A.D. 2010.
Resolution No. 01- 28 -10 -2b
ATTEST:
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City ecxetary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
APPROVED:
MAYOR