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A resolution affirming the City of Kennedale's
Support of and partnership with the 2010 Census.
WHEREAS, the U.S> Census Bureau is required by the Constitution of the United States of America to
conduct a count of the population and provides a historic opportunity for the City of Kennedale to help
shape the foundation of our society and play an active role in American democracy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale is committed to ensuring every resident is counted; and
WHEREAS, more that $300 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to communities,
and decisions are made on matters of national and local importance based on census data, including
healthcare, community development, housing, education, transportation, social services, employment,
and much more; and
WHEREAS, census data determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of
Representatives as well as the redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils, and voting
districts; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 Census creates hundreds of thousands of jobs across the nation; and
WHEREAS, every Census Bureau worker takes a lifetime oath to protect confidentiality and ensure
that data identifying respondents or their household not be released or shared for 72 years; and
WHEREAS, a united voice from businesses, government, community-based and faith-based
organizations, educators, media and others will allow the 2010 Census message to reach a broader
audience, providing trusted advocated who can spark positive conversations about the 2010 Census.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE,
TEXAS, THAT:
1. Supports the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and will disseminate 2010 Census
information to encourage participation.
2. Asks its affiliates and membership to partner together to achieve an accurate and complete
count.
,,~""'111111"„r3,, Encourages people in the City of Kennedale to participate in events and initiatives that will
;,~'~OF~KENN~~v.~ise overall awareness of the 2010 Census and 'increase participation among all
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Kathy Turna~r, City Secretary Ma, or, Bryan Lankhorst
USCENSUSBUIZEAU
United States
Census
2010