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RESOLUTION NO. 99-70
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council recognize that political representation to
the United States House of Representatives, state legislatures and local government is
determined by the Census, and recognize the equal importance of each resident in the
Census count; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find it necessary to establish a Complete
Count Committee with the purpose of developing and implementing a Census 2000
awareness campaign to insure an accurate count of all citizens of the City of North
Richland Hills;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Richland Hills that:
A Complete Count Committee be and is hereby established, and shall work
directly with the Federal Census Bureau to carry out its purpose.
The Committee will consist of 8 sub-committees to include a government sub-
committee, education sub-committee, media sub-committee, religious sub-committee,
community-based organizations sub-committee, business sub-committee, recruiting
sub-committee, and special housing sub-committee.
The role of the Government sub-committee is to bridge all gaps between the
community and the Census Bureau on geographic matters, outreach activities, and
information centers.
The role of the Education sub-committee is to create census awareness
programs for pre-kindergarten to college age students, coalesce with educational
institutions, distribute Census Bureau Education Programs, and to encourage parents
and college students to apply for Census jobs.
The role of the Media sub-committee is to utilize all aspects (printing and
electronic) of its industry to inform, motivate, and educate the city's residents in the
necessity and importance of their rapid response and 100% participation in Census
2000.
The role of the Religious sub-committee is to form a cross denominational
coalition for the dissemination of Census information, inclusion of special
announcements in church bulletins and sermons, hosting of Census awareness
activities, and circulation of Census job opening bulletins.
The role of the Community-based Organizations sub-committee is to make the
community aware of the many ways Census data is used to obtain funding for essential
services and programs.
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The role of the Business sub-committee is to encourage all area businesses to
advertise the Census message in sales and advertisements, promotional materials and
displays, and to sponsor Census 2000 community awareness activities.
The role of the Recruiting sub-committee is to receive and disseminate to all
segments of the community, information regarding availability of Census jobs in the
local area.
The role of the Special Housing sub-committee is to assist in the location of
shelters, soup kitchens, non-sheltered outdoor locations, group quarters, and other non-
conventional housing facilities.
A chairperson appointed by the Mayor shall head the Committee.
Each sub-committee chairperson shall be appointed by the City Council.
The chairperson and each sub-committee chair shall make up the entire
Complete Count Committee, and shall be given the discretion to enlist the assistance of
other citizens to serve on each sub-committee or to elect to serve as the various sub-
committees.
The Committee is directed to develop and implement a Census 2000 awareness
campaign that will influence every member of the community to complete and return the
Census questionnaire in a timely and accurate manner. Each sub-committee is directed
to fulfill this goal as it relates to its role as identified herein.
The Committee is directed to serve as the City of North Richland Hills liaison to
the Federal Census Bureau and shall conduct all necessary activities in this regard.
The City Manager shall appoint a member of City staff to serve as a liaison to the
Committee.
The Committee shall be in effect and remain active until all Census 2000
activities are complete in November, 2000.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 2ih day of September, 1999.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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, Patricia Hutson - City Secretary
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COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE
FOR THE 2000 CENSUS
Appointed by Mayor & City Council 9/27/99
Chair: C.A. Sanford
Government: Eva Pereira
Education: Mike Fritz
Religious Reverend Bob Roberts
Media Pat Riddle
Community John Lewis
Business Mike Rigby
Recruiting Sally Hackfeld
Special Housing Art Gulick