HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 12 14 2010 Census Date: December 14, 2009
This document was referenced at the December
14, 2009 City Commission Regular Meeting
during Awards and Presentations "301".
PROCLAMATION
OFFICE OF ME MAYOR
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
W HEREAS, 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
'WHER EAS, for the City of Winter Springs to participate in this process; and
II HEREAS, more than 400 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
WHERE and also Voting Districts; and
II HEREAS, the 2010 Census will create jobs that stimulate economic growth and increase employment; and
W HEREAS, 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 . . JOHN F. BUSH. 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 2010 CENSUS"
As a 2010 Census partner, we will: Support the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and encourage the dissemination of
2010 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 2010 Census; support
Census takers as they help our community complete an accurate count; and overall, offer our complete support for the
2010 Census.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto have set my hand and caused the
Seal of the City of Winter Springs to be affixed this 14th day of December,
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