HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2000-09 RESOLUTION NO. 2 0 0 0-0 9
A RESOLUTION OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO FORM A
COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE TO ASSIST WITH THE
PROMOTION OF THE DECENNIAL CENSUS WHICH WILL BE
TAKEN IN THE YEAR 2000
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Whereas, the next Decennial Census will be taken in the year 2000, and political
representation to the United States House of Representatives, state legislatures and local
governments is determined by the Decennial Census, and the City of Friendswood
recognizes the equal importance of each resident in the 2000 Census count; and,
Whereas, the City of Friendswood has agreed to be one of 39,000 government
entities in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of the Census; and,
Whereas, the City of Friendswood understands the its primary role in this
partnership is to formulate a COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE that should include,
but is not limited to the following sub-committees: Government, Education,Media,
Religious, Community-based Organizations and Business; and,
Whereas, the role of the Government sub-committee is to bridge all gaps
between the community and the Census Bureau on geographic matters, outreach
activities, and information centers; and,
Whereas, the role of the Education sub-committee is to create census awareness
programs for pre-kindergarten to college age students, coalesce with educational
institutions, distribute Census Bureau Education Programs, and to encourage parents and
college students to apply for Census jobs; and,
Whereas, the role of the Media sub-committee is to utilize all aspects (print and
electronic) of its industry to inform,motivate, and educate the city's residents in the
necessity and importance of their rapid response and 100%participation in Census 2000;
and,
Whereas, the role of the Religious sub-committee is to form a cross
denominational coalition for the dissemination of Census information, inclusion of
special announcements in church bulletins, and sermons, hosting of Census awareness
activities, and circulation of Census job opening bulletins; and,
Whereas, the role of the Community-based Organizations sub-committee is to
make the community aware of the many ways Census data is used to obtain funding for
essential services and programs; and,
Whereas, the role of the Business sub-committee is to encourage all area
businesses to advertise the Census message in sales advertisements,promotional
materials and displays, and to sponsor Census 2000 community awareness activities; and,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS:
I Harold L. Whitaker, Mayor of the City of Friendswood hereby authorize the
formation of a Complete Count Committee to inform the community of the importance of
participating in the 2000 Census.
PASSED,APPROVED,AND RESOLVED this the 7th day of February 2000.
Mayor Harold L. Whitaker
ATTEST:
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Deloris McKenzie, C
City Secretary