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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 051209-N - Partnership U.S. CensusRESOLUTION NO. (b5' IX©°I -IN A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas regarding Support of and Partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau for 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 the City of Georgetown, Texas to help shape the foundation of our society and play an active role in American democracy; and WHEREAS; the City of Georgetown, Texas is committed to ensuring every resident is counted, and WHEREAS, more than S300 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; and 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, and WHEREAS, the 2010 Census creates hundreds of thousands of jobs across the nations; and 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 advocates who can spark positive conversations about the 2010 Census, 2010 Census Sup or and Part ership Resolution No. 1 r; ©4 Page 1 of 2 Pages NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,: Supports the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and will disseminate 2010 Census information to encourage participation. Asks its affiliates and membership to partner together to achieve an accurate and complete count 3. Encourage people in the City of Georgetown, Texas to participate in events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census and increase participation among all populations. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to attest thereto this resolution on behalf of the City of Georgetown. RESOLVED this 12th day of May, 2009. Attest: es ica Hamilton C Secretary Approved as to Form: Patricia E Carls City Attorney THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN: By: George Garver Mayor 2010 Census Sup ort and Partnership Resolution No. (a Page 2 of 2 Pages