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