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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09977RESOLUTION NO. 9977 A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF PUEBLO'S SUPPORT FOR THE YMCA COMMUNITY CAMPUS PROJECT AND ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO EXPRESS THEIR SUPPORT OF THIS PROJECT WHEREAS, the YMCA is endeavoring to cooperate with School Districts 60 and 70, the Pueblo Youth Project, the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center, the Columbine Girl Scout Council, SRDA, the Pueblo Library District, and various other organizations in the Pueblo community in an effort to reduce the juvenile arrest crime rate, the teen pregnancy rate, and the school drop-out rate by providing to the youth of our community positive alternatives to anti-social behavior; and WHEREAS, the YMCA is endeavoring to bring into the Pueblo community significant monies from national foundations and grant makers through a campaign to obtain the signatures of 20,000 Puebloans acknowledging their support of the YMCA Community Campus; and WHEREAS, the YMCA Community Campus Project will benefit citizens of all ages, races, and economic status in the community and assist in the economic development of the community; and WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo acting through the City Council wants to partner with the YMCA to help build strong kids, strong families, and a strong community, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The City of Pueblo supports the YMCA Community Campus project and the efforts of the YMCA to seek the grassroots support of the citizens of Pueblo. SECTION 2. The City of Pueblo encourages all citizens to express their support of this project by signing a statement indicating that their name can be published showing their support of the YMCA Community Campus. INTRODUCED October 27, 2003 BY Robert Schilling/Councilperson APPROVED: Bill Sova/President of City Council ATTEST: Gina Dutcher/City Clerk