HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 09-062
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 09-062
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLONY, TEXAS, AFFIRMING SUPPORT 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 The City of The Colony to help shape the foundation of our society and
play an active role in American democracy; and
WHEREAS, The City of The Colony is committed to ensuring every resident is
counted; and
WHEREAS, more than $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; 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
nation; 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; and
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
Section 1. Supports the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and will
disseminate 2010 Census information to encourage participation.
Section 2. Asks its -affiliates and membership to partner together to achieve an
accurate and complete count.
Section 3. Encourage people in The City of The Colony to participate in
events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census and increase
participation among all populations.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of The Colony,
Texas, this Stn day of September, 2009.
L
J e McCou , Mayor
ATTEST:
Christie Wilson, City Secretary o;%