RES-11149 Recognizing The 2020 CensusRESOLUTION NO. 11149
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE RECOGNIZING THE 2020
CENSUS.
WHEREAS, an accurate census count is vital to the community and residents of the City
of Orange by helping the City gain an understanding of the population it serves, determine where
to locate infrastructure and land uses, and is used to make decisions concerning business growth
and housing needs; and
WHEREAS, more than $675 billion per yeaz in federal and state funding is allocated to
states and communities based on census data; and
WHEREAS, census data ensure fair congessional representarion by determining how
many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as the redistricGng of
state legislatures, county and city councils, and voting districts; and
WFIEREAS, the 2020 Census creates jobs that stunulate economic growth and increase
employment opportunities in our community; and
WHEREAS, the information collected by the census is protected by law and remains
confidential for 72 yeazs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Orange
as follows: 1. The CiTy of Orange is committed to collaborating with the U.S. Census Bureau to
help ensure a full and accurate count in 2020. 2. As a 2020 Census Partner,the City of Orange:
A. Supports the goals and ideals for the 2020 Census and will disseminate 2020 Census
information to encourage residents of our communities to participate;
B. Encourages people in the City of Orange to place on emphasis on the 2020 Census and
participate in events and initiative that will raise overall awazeness of the 2020 Census and
ensure full and accurate census; and
C. Supports the efforts that help our community complete an accurate count.
ADOPTED this 9th day of Apri12019.
Mazk A. urphy, Mayor, ity f Orange
ATTEST:
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Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
STATE OF CALIFORI IIA)
COLTNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF ORANGE
I, PAMELA COLEMAN, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regulazly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Orange at a regulaz meeting thereof held on the 9th day of Apri12019,by the following vote:
AYES: COiINCILMEMBER5: Alvarez,Murphy,Nichols, Monaco
NOES: COiTNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSEN'I': COiJNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COiJNCILMEMBERS: None
V iXu- f1--'T"-
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk,-City of Orange
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