HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 09-032-CCBOARD OF COUI�TY COMMISSIONEIaS
Grant County, Washington
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GRANT I�SOLUTIOl\1 No. 09- (�,�%jCC
COUNTY AS A 2010 CENSUS PARTNER
WHEREAS an accurate census count is vital to our community and residents' well-being
by helping planners determine where to locate schools, day-care centers, roads and public
transportation, hospitals and other facilities, and is used to malce decisions concerning business
growth and housing needs;
WHEI�EAS more than $300 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to
states and communities based on census data;
WHEREAS census data ensure fair Congressional representation by determining 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 jobs that stimulate economic growth and increase
employment opportunities in our community;
WHEREAS the information collected by the census is protected by law and remains
confidential for 72 years;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY 1�ESOLVEI) THAT Grant County is
committed to partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to help ensure a full and accurate count in
2010.
As a 2010 Census partner, we will:
1. Support the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and will disseminate 2010 Census
information to encourage those in our community to participate.
2. Encourage people in Grant County to place an emphasis on the 2010 Census and
participate in events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census
and ensure a full and accurate census.
3. Support census takers as they help our community complete an accurate count.
4. Create or seek opportunities to collaborate with other like-minded groups in our
community, such as Complete Count Committees, to utilize high-profile, trusted voices to
advocate on behalf of the 2010 Census.
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DATED this � day of � , 2009.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Abstain GIZANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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� Cindy Cart r, hair
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� Richard Stevens, Member
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❑ Carolann Swartz, Member
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2010 Census Partner Proclamation
WHEREAS an accurate census count is vital to our community and residents' well-being by helping planners
determine where to locate schools, day-care centers, roads and public transportation, hospitals and other
facilities, and is used to make decisions concerning business growth and housing needs;
WWEREAS more than $300 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to states and communities
based on census data;
WHEREAS census data ensure fair Congressional representation by de�ermining 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 jobs that stimulate economic growth and increase employment
opportunities in our community;
WHEREAS the information collected by the census is protected by law and remains confidential for 72 years;
Now, therefore, we PROCLAIM that
is committed to partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to help ensure a full and accurate count in 2010.
As a 2010 Census partner, we will:
1, Support the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and will disseminate 2010 Census information to
encourage those in our community to participate.
2. Encourage people in to place an emphasis on the 2010 Census and
participate in events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census and ensure a full
and accurate census.
3. Support census takers as they help our community complete an accurate count.
4. Create or seek opportunities to collaborate with other like-minded groups in our community, such as
Comple�e Count Committees, to utilize high-profile, trusted voices to advocate on behalf of the
2010 Census.
Signed this
Signa ture
Title
day of � in the year 20_.
United States�°
USCENSUSBUREAU C@f1SUS
2010