HomeMy WebLinkAbout10536RESOLUTION NO. 10536
A RESOLUTION PROCLAMING AND DESIGNATING
OCTOBER 2005 AS PUEBLO COUNTY UNITED WAY MONTH
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo values a community bond with all human service organizations
within the City of Pueblo; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo and the Pueblo County United Way are facing challenges
ahead with human service needs and demands; and
WHEREAS, Pueblo County United Way strives to bring needed assistance to the citizens of
Pueblo through the 25 member agencies of the organization; and
WHEREAS, City of Pueblo employees are encouraged by City Council to participate in the
Pueblo County United Way Campaign Fund Drive for 2005 with a goal of raising $16,000.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
City Council recognizes the invaluable role of Pueblo County United Way and its contributions
to the citizens of Pueblo.
SECTION 2.
City Council acknowledges the importance of keeping a strong, healthy, and vibrant
community and a bond with the Pueblo County United Way that provides human service needs.
SECTION 3
City Council encourages all employees of the City of Pueblo to participate in the 2005 Pueblo
County United Way Campaign and designates October 2005 as Pueblo County United Way Month.
INTRODUCED October 11, 2005
BY Randy Thurston
Councilperson
APPROVED: kz
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ATTESTED BY:
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DATE: October 11. 2005
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
DAVE GALLI, CITY MANAGER
DOUG FITZGERALD, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
TITLE
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2005 AS
PUEBLO COUNTY UNITED WAY MONTH
ISSUE
The Pueblo County United Way (PCUW) has asked the City to participate in its
2005 Fundraising Campaign by asking for donations from the employees of the
City. The Pueblo County United Way provides funding for 25 Pueblo non - profit
organizations and is looking to raise $800,000 in this year's campaign.
Representatives from the PCUW will make a presentation at the monthly
Department Directors meeting on October 19, 2005, to address the needs,
campaign goals, and value of giving to the United Way. City Administration has
set its goal of raising $16,000 for this year's campaign and encourages all City
employees to participate in this important fundraising effort that benefits the
Pueblo community.
RECOMMENDATION
Resolution is at the request of Councilman Aguilera.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.