HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-10 - RESOLUTIONS - AFFIRING SUPPORT 2010 CENSUS (2)RESOLUTION NO. 09-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING SUPPORT OF AND
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE 2010 CENSUS
WHEREAS, the U.S. Census Bureau is required by the U.S. Constitution to conduct a
count of the population and provides a historic opportunity to help share the foundation of our
society and play an active role in American democracy;
WHEREAS, our organization is committed to ensuring every resident is counted;
WHEREAS, more than $400 billion per year in Federal and state funding- is allocated to
communities, and decisions are made on matters of national and local importance based, in part,
on Census data, including health care, community development, housing- education,
transportation, social services, employment and much more; f V.
WHEREAS, Census data help determine how many seats each staw,will-ha�ve in the U.S.
House of Representatives and often is used for 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.
In addition, the Census Bureau ensures that the data identifying respondents or their household
not be released or shared for 72 years;
WHEREAS, a united voice from business, government, community-based and
faith -based organization, 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.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
1. To support the goals and ideals of the 2010 Census and dissemination of 2010 Census
information to encourage participation.
2. To work together to achieve an accurate and complete count.
3. To encourage the community to participate in events and efforts that will raise the overall
awareness of the 2010 Census and increase participation among all populations.
SECTION 1. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and certify
this record to be a full, complete, and correct copy of the action taken.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of November, 2009.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK' - =-
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a
regular meeting thereof, held on the 10th day of November, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Ender, Kellar, Weste, McLean, Ferry
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLAFITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of the original Resolution No. 09-94, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, California on November 10, 2009, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this _ day of
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Sharon L. Dawson, MMC
City Clerk
By
Susan Caputo, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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