HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-190 2010 United States CensusMARANA RESOLUTION N0.2009-190
RELATING TO GENERAL GOVERNMENT; AFFIRMING THE TOWN OF MARANA'S
SUPPORT OF AND PARTNERSHIP WITH THE 2010 UNITED STATES 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 Town
of Marana to help shape the foundation of our society and play an active role in American
democracy; and
WHEREAS the Town of Marana 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 and employment; and
WHEREAS census data determine how many seats each state will have in the 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 households 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 BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Town of Marana supports the goals and ideas for the 2010 Census and will
disseminate 2010 Census information to encourage participation.
2. That the Town of Marana asks local municipalities and organizations to partner
together to achieve an accurate and complete count.
3. That the Town of Marana encourages people in Marana to participate in events and
initiatives that will raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census and increase
participation among all populations.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 17th day of November, 2009.
Mayor Ed onea
ATTEST:
lyn C onson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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