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Grant County
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WHEREAS, more than $675 billion per year in federal funding is allocated to states and
communities based on census data; and
WHEREAS, an up-to-date and accurate census count is vital in ensuring our state and cities receive
annual funds that help improve transportation, schools, hospitals, public works and other vital programs;
and
WHEREAS, census data helps shape where to locate schools, offices and stores; and
WHEREAS, census data helps local governments provide greater public safety and emergency
preparedness; and
WHEREAS, census data ensures fair Congressional representation in the U.S. House of
Representatives and in redistricting state legislatures, county and city councils, and school and voting
districts; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Census will create jobs in communities; and
WHEREAS, the census is meant to represent everyone.
NOW, THEREFORE, The Board of Commissioners of Grant County, Washington do hereby
proclaim April as
Census 2020 Awareness Month
in Grant County and encourage all people in our county and across our state to participate in this special
observance.
Signed this 9th day of April, 2019.
Richard Stevens, Member