HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 1743 I RESOLUTION NO. 1743
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
2 CITY OF SAN JACINTO IN SUPPORT OF "YOU'VE
GOT THE POWER, REGISTER AND VOTE" WEEK
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WHEREAS, One of the greatest challenges facing our society is to impart to
4 our young people an appreciation for our democratic system of government; and
5 WHEREAS, voting is the most meaningful form of popular participation in
government's decision-making process and the foundation upon which democracy
g rests; and
7 WHEREAS, on June 7, 1988 Californians will go to the polls to nominate
candidates for President of the United States , as well as representatives to
8 state, local and national levels of government; and
g WHEREAS, Secretary of State March Fong Eu and Superintendent of Public
Instruction Bill Honig are sponsoring "You've Got the Power, Register and Vote"
10 week in California's schools during the week of April 18- 2; and
11 WHEREAS, "You've Got the Power" week will include activities to encourage
students at al gra e eves to discuss our democratic system and to partici-
12 pate in it by (1 ) registering to vote if they become 18 on or before election
day, (2) pledging to register to vote once they become 18 and (3) registering
13 their teachers , friends and family members to vote.
14 WHEREAS, 1988 is only the 5th time in U. S. history that high school
seniors will be able to cast a vote for President; and
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WHEREAS, voter turnout of 18-20 year olds is the lowest of any age group;
16 and
17 WHEREAS, "You've Got the Power" week will involve teachers , parents and
students of all grade levels in activities to encourage understanding and ap-
t$ preciation of the underlying ideals and principles of a free and democratic
society;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the week of April 18-22 be designated
20 as "You 've Got the Power, Register and Vote" week in California's schools; and
21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council endorses "You've Got the
Power, Register and Vote" week and encourages all school officials, election
22 officials, parents , teachers and students to participate in "You've Got the
Power, Register and Vote" activities.
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MOVED, PASSED and ADOPTED the 5th d�a,y%-6f it 1988l.,.%
24. ATTEST: (.-_
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27 CERTIFICATE
28 The foregoing is certified to be a true copy of Resolution No. 1743 duly
29 adopted by the said City Council of the City of San Jacinto on the date there
30 set forth.
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'1)6puty City�Clerk
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