HomeMy WebLinkAbout4798 RESOLUTION NO. 4 7 9 8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING
THE CREATION OF A YOUTH REENGAGEMENT
PROGRAM AT THE GREEN RIVER. GOMMUNITY
COLLEGE
WHEREAS, E8SH6,1418 is designed to support a state-wide high school
dropout reengagement system for students, ages 16-21 who have dropped out of
high school; and
WHEREAS, Green River Community College is proposing a
Reengagement Program 4hat would assist these students in getting a GED,
obtaining their high school diploma, or taking college-level courses that would
count towards their high school graduation; and
, WHEREAS, Green River Community College has operated in the Aubum
community since 1965 and provides substantive economic value to the City of
Aubum through its offering of degrees in academic, professional and technical
employment areas, its active participation in the local economy through
programs, events, collaborative partnerships and entrepreneurial activities and its
provision of employment for approximately 1,000 faculty, technical staff and
student employees; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Aubum believes that an engaged and educated
work force is one of the keys to the State's economic recovery.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Resolution No. 4798
January 31,2012
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Section 1. That the City of Auburn fully supports 4he efforts for the
Green River Community College to establish a Youth Reengagement Program,
and encourages all the school districts that serve the City of Aubum to work
cooperatively with the College.
Section 2. That this 'Resolution shall take effect and be in full force
upon passage ancl signatures he�eon.
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Dated and Signed this �O day of�` _ _ ,2012.
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PETER B. LEWIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
�l Daniel B. Heid, Ciry Attomey
Resolution No.4798
January 31, 2012
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