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RESOLUTION NO. W2,904
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
AFFIRMING PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT OF THE 2010 CENSUS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the U. S. Census Bureau is required by the Constitution of the United States
of America to conduct a decennial census in the year-2010, and this count will determine the
number of Texas representatives to the United States House of Representatives, redistricting of
state legislatures, county and city councils, and voting districts; and
WHEREAS, an accurate census determines the annual allocation and distribution of over
300 billion of federal and state funding to communities that include education, healthcare,
employment, housing, transportation, and additional vitally important local and national
decisions; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 Census survey is brief, important, and is completely confidential;
requiring all Census Bureau workers to take a lifetime oath that ensures data identifying
respondents and their households is not released or shared to anyone, including all other U.S.
agencies for a period of 72 years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton, Texas recognizes the importance of each and every
resident in the 2010 Census count and has agreed to be one of the 39,000 government entities in
partnership with the United States Census Bureau supporting a complete and accurate count; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton, Texas 2010 Census partnership role is to formulate a
Complete Count Committee that incorporates all segments of the community; education,
community-based organizations, religious institutions, workforce development, business,
government and media to ensure the important and positive 2010 Census message reaches and
encourages all Denton residents to "Stand Up And Be Counted"; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Denton, Texas supports the goals and
ideals for the 2010 Census.
SECTION 2. The City Council asks its affiliates to partner together to raise overall
awareness of the 2010 Census and increase participation among all populations.
SECTION 3. The City Council encourages all individuals residing in the City of Denton
to "Stand Up And Be Counted" by completing the 2010 Census survey.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of 2009.
C
MAKK A. AU HS;/-MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY:
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
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