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WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States of America requires that the United States Census Bureau every ten (10)
years conduct a count of the population. Even though this is an enormous effort, it does provide a historic opportunity for the
City of Winter Springs to participate in this process; and
WHEREAS, 675 billion dollars per year in Federal and State funding is allocated to states and communities based, in part, on
Census data; and this collected data helps determine how many Seats each State will have in the United States House of
Representatives; and often is used for the Redistricting of State Legislatures, County and City Commissions/Councils and also
Voting Districts; and
WHEREAS,the 2020 Census will create jobs that stimulate economic growth and increase employment; and
WHEREAS, an accurate Census count is vital to our community and the well-being of our Residents by helping Planners
determine where to locate schools, day care centers,roads and public transportation,hospitals and other facilities, and achieve an
accurate and complete count of the nation's growing and changing population. The City of Winter Springs is dedicated to
helping this process and making sure that all Residents are properly accounted for.
NOW,THEREFORE, I, CHARLES LACEY,Mayor of the City of Winter Springs,Florida do hereby Proclaim that
in the City of Winter Springs,we
"AFFIRM OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNITED STATES
CENSUS BUREAU IN SUPPORT OF THE 2020 CENSUS"
As a 2020 Census partner, we will: Support the goals and ideals for the 2020 Census and encourage the dissemination of 2020
Census information to those in our community to promote participation; support people in our community participating in events
and initiatives that will raise overall awareness and ensure a full and accurate 2020 Census; support Census takers as they help
our community complete an accurate count; and overall,offer our complete support for the 2020 Census.
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CHARLES LACEY,MAYOR
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CITY CLERK
Charles Lacey
Mayor
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