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RESOLUTION
Resolution #3056
March 9, 1989
Item #13
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Lubbock recognizes the vital
importance of an accurate 1990 census, which affects our community's politi-
cal representation in the U. S. Congress and in the State Legislature and
also determines the percentage of Federal and State funds returned to the
City of Lubbock each year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further recognizes the need for an intensive
public education campaign to inform all residents about the importance of
cooperating with the census; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT the Mayor for the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby
authorized to create a "Complete Count Committee" and to charge them with
the responsibility of supporting and supplementing the mass communication
effort of the Census Bureau by attempting to reach all segments of our total
population and by especially emphasizing the confidentiality of the census
information.
SECTION 2. THAT the Complete Count Committee shall be composed of
nineteen members including a chairman who shall be appointed by the Mayor.
SECTION 3. THAT the Complete Count Committee members shall be chosen
from the entire community and shall include representatives from all local
major ethnic and cultural interests.
SECTION 4. THAT the Complete Count Committee shall be dissolved June
30, 1990 to ensure ample time after Census Day for completion of its as-
signed duties.
Passed by the City Council this 9th day of March ,
1989.
ATTEST:
R netU Boyd, City Secretar
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Jimr ram, Assistant City Manager
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B. C. McM N , MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Harold Willard, Assistant City
Attorney