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A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A 2020 CENSUS COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE
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WHEREAS the U.S. Census Bureau is required by the U.S. Constitution to conduct a count of the population and provides a historic opportunity to help shape the foundation of our society and play an active role in American democracy;
WHEREAS the City of Foley is committed to ensuring every resident is counted;
WHEREAS federal and state funding is allocated to communities, and decisions are made on matters of national and local importance based, in part, on census data and housing;
WHEREAS census data helps determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives and is necessary for an accurate and fair redistricting of state legislative seats, county and city councils and voting districts;
WHEREAS the information collected by the census is confidential and protected by law;
WHEREAS the City of Foley Complete Count Committee will work with the Census Bureau to strive for an accurate count;
WHEREAS the City of Foley Complete Count Committee will bring together a cross section of community members who will utilize their local knowledge and expertise to reach out to all persons of our community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the City of Foley establishes a 2020 Census Complete Count Committee to increase awareness and understanding about the 2020 Census and encourage people to participate in the 2020 Census.