09-105 - R TOWN OF PROSPER,TEXAS RESOLUTION NO. 09-105
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, PROCLAIMING THE 2010 CENSUS AS A TOP
PRIORITY FOR ALL ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, AND
ENCOURAGE FULL SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION OF THIS
COMMUNITY IN ACHIEVING AN ACCURATE AND COMPLETE
COUNT THROUGH THE FORMULATION OF A COMPLETE COUNT
COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, the next Decennial Census will be taken in the year 2010, and political
representation to the United States House of Representatives, state legislatures and local
governments is determined by the Decennial Census, and the Town of Prosper recognizes the
equal importance of each resident in the 2010 Census count; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Prosper has agreed to be one of 39,000 government entities in
partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Prosper understands that its primary role in this partnership is
to formulate a COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE that should include, but is not limited to the
following sub-committees: Government, Education, Media, Faith-Based/Religion, Community-
based Organizations,Business, and Recruiting; and,
WHEREAS, the role of the Government sub-committee is to bridge all gaps between the
community and the Census Bureau on geographic matters, outreach activities, and information
centers; and,
WHEREAS, the role of the Education sub-committee is to create census awareness
programs for pre-kindergarten to college-age students, coalesce with educational institutions,
distribute Census Bureau Education programs, and to encourage parents and college students to
apply for Census jobs; and,
WHEREAS, the role of the Media sub-committee is to utilize all aspects (print and
electronic) of its industry to inform, motivate, and educate the town's residents in the necessity
and importance of their rapid response and 100%participation in the 2010 Census; and,
WHEREAS, the role of the Faith-Based/Religion sub-committee is to form a cross
denominational coalition for the dissemination of Census information, inclusion of special
announcements in church bulletins and sermons, hosting of Census awareness activities, and
circulation of Census job opening bulletins; and,
WHEREAS, the role of the Community-based Organizations sub-committee is to make
the community aware of the many ways Census data is used to obtain funding for essential
community services and programs; and,
WHEREAS,the role of the Business sub-committee is to encourage all area businesses to
advertise the 2010 Census message in sales advertisements, promotional materials and displays,
and to sponsor 2010 Census community awareness activities; and,
WHEREAS, the Recruiting sub-committee is to receive and disseminate to all segments
of the community information regarding the availability of Census jobs in the local area;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF PROSPER,TEXAS:
SECTION 1: Town of Prosper hereby proclaims the 2010 Census as a top priority for all
elected and appointed officials, and encourages full support and participation of this community
in achieving an accurate and complete count through the formulation of a COMPLETE COUNT
COMMITTEE.
SECTION 2: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
RESOLVED THIS THE 8th day of September, 2009.
a es iswanger,Mayor
ATTEST TO:
/ f - i I ®®® � �F PRO °®°®
r atthew D. Denton,TRMC .1% , •�• •
own Secretary o 1
•
•
. •
e
i� e
doe,'
•.