02. 2010 Census resolutiond ~ N
2010 Census Partner Resolution
A resolution affirming
City of Cupertino's
support of and partnership with the 201 Census.
WHEREAS the U.S. Census l3ureau is required by the Constitution of the United States of America to conduct a
count of the population and provides a historic opportunity for Cupertino
to help shape the foundation of our society and play an ~~ctive role in American democracy;
WHEREAS
is committed to ensuring every resident is counted;
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, transporta~ion, social services, employment, and much more;
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;
WHEREAS the 2010 Census creates hundreds of thousands of jobs across the nation;
WHEREAS every Census Bureau worker takes a lifetime oath to protect confidentiality and ensure that data
identifying respondents or their household not be releasE~d or shared for 72 years;
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
advocates who can spark positive conversations about ttie 2010 Census; .
Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED 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.
3. Encourages people in Cupertino to participate in events
and initiatives that will raise overall awareness of tl~e 2010 Census and increase participation among
all populations.
Signature
Name _.__ Orrin Mahoney
Title Mayor
Organization City of Cupertino
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