HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-014 Approving a contribution of $500 in support of Marana High Grad NightMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2015-014
RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; APPROVING A CONTRIBUTION OF
$500 IN SUPPORT OF MARANA. HIGH GRAD NIGHT
WHEREAS the Town of Marana seeks to promote educational opportunities and
improved project /initiative outcomes in the form of outreach to universities, colleges, and K -12
education; and
WHEREAS the Town of Marana seeks to facilitate, with the support of the Marana
Chamber of Commerce, internship opportunities at local businesses for students in K -12 and
higher educational institutions; and
WHEREAS the Town of Marana wishes to strengthen its relationship with universities,
colleges, and K -12 education to ensure these initiatives; and
WHEREAS Marana High Grad Night is one opportunity for the Town of Marana to
support K -12 education by promoting a safe community for graduating seniors in the form of a
$500 contribution that will go toward sponsoring a supervised alcohol and drug -free celebration
put on by Marana High School parents and community partners; and
WHEREAS statistics have shown that students celebrating on the evening of graduation
can experience one of the most dangerous nights of their young lives, and this event has proven
to be a successful way of providing new graduates with a safe, fun, and memorable celebration;
and
WHEREAS the Marana High grad Night is also an opportunity for the Town to
distribute marketing materials to students on educational opportunities and events happening in
the community; and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that approval of this resolution is in the best interests
of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, that a contribution of $500 in support of Marana High Grad Night is
hereby approved.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Manager and staff are hereby directed and
authorized to undertake all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the terms,
obligations, conditions and objectives of this resolution.
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Marana RCSOILItion 2015 -014
PASSED AND ADOPTED b the Ma and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 3rd da of Februar 2015.
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ATTEST:
?Jocel Bronson, Town Clerk
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