HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2016-097 Creating Marana Youth Legacy AwardMARANA :RESOLUTION NO. 201.6 -097
RELATING To COMMUNITY; CREATING THE TO" OF MAR -ANA YOUTH LEGACY
AWARD FOR EXEMPLARY YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT IN THE MARANA COMMUNITY
WHEREAS the Town of Marana is a strong supporter of youth opportunities and
engagement in the community; and
WHEREAS the Town desires to annually honor one youth for his or her exemplary
achievements in the Marana community; and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that the establishment of an annual award honoring
the youth of Marana is in the best interests of the community.
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marana, Arizona, as follows.
SECTION 1. The Town of Marana Youth Legacy Award is hereby created.
SECTION 2. The criteria for consideration for the Award shall be as follows: the
nominee's work and efforts must benefit the Marana community; the nominee must not be a
member of the selection committee; and the nominee must be 18 years old or younger at the time
of the closing date of the nomination period. In addition, the nominee must fulfill at least one of
the following three categories:
a. Heart: Participation in pro grams /eff arts that promote a healthy and safe
environment;
b. Body: Participation in program slefforts that provide clothing, food, or shelter;
c. Mind: Participation in programs /efforts that provide educational opportunities.
SECTION 3. The Town of Marana Youth Legacy Award recipient shall be selected by a
selection committee that will include members of the community and personnel from the Marana
Unified School District and the Town of Marana. The recipient shall be selected at the same
time and in conjunction with the selection of the Branding Iron and Crystal Legacy Award
recipients.
SECTION 4. The award will be presented annually at the Marana Founders Day event,
or as otherwise designated by the Town Manager.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL Of" TI-11' TOWN 'OF
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MARANA, ARIZONA, this 20th da of September, 2016.
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Marana Resolution No. 2016-097