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RESOLUTION AFFIRMING BUTTE COUNTY'S
SUPPORT OF AND PARTNERSHrP WYTH 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 Butte County to help shape the foundation of our society and play an active role in
American democracy; and
WHEREAS, Butte County is committed to ensuring every resident is counted; and
WHEREAS, more than $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 more; and
WHEREAS, census data determines how many seats each state will have in the
U.S. House of Representatives as well as the redistricting of state legislatures, city and
county 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 nat be
released or shared for 72 years; and
WHEREAS, a united voice from businesses, government, community-based
organizations, educators, media and others will allow the 2010 Census message to reach a
broader audience, providing trusted advocates who can spark positive conversations about
the 2010 Census.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Butte County:
1. Supports the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and will disseminate 2010
Census information to encourage participation.
2. Asks its aff Iiates and rr~embership to partner to achieve an accurate and
complete county.
3. Encourages people in Butte County to participate in events and initiatives that
will raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census and increase participation
among all populations.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23`d day of June, 2009, by the following votes:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Kirk, Lamberti, Yamaguchi, anal Chair Connelly
NOES: N°ne
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
ATTEST:
GREGORY G.
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By:
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BILL CONNELLY, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors