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06-05-09-Resolution-Supporting the 2010 Census-06/15/2009RESOLUTION 06-05-09 At-LAS REGION Fuiur® Is In Our Hands A Resolution Affirming RW City of Sanger 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 City of Sanger to help shape the foundation of our society and play an active role in American democracy, WHEREAS City of Sanger 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; Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that City of Sanger 1. Supports the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and will disseminate 2010 Census information to encourage participation. 2. Asks its affiliates and membership to partner together to achieve an accurate and complete count. 3, encourage people in _ City of Sanger to participate in events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness of -the 2010 Census and increase participation among ali populations. Si N; Title Mayor Organization City of Sanger