ADOPTED - MARCH 23, 2010

Agenda Item No. 3

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 1, 2010 AS

CENSUS DAY IN INGHAM COUNTY

RESOLUTION #10-081

WHEREAS, the kick off day for the 2010 Census is April 1, 2010; and

WHEREAS, an accurate census count is vital to our community and residents’ well-being by helping planners determine where to locate schools, day care centers, roads and public transportation, hospitals and other facilities and is also used to make decisions concerning business growth and housing needs; and

WHEREAS, more than $300 billion dollars per year in federal and state funding is allocated to states and communities based on census data; and

WHEREAS, census data ensures fair Congressional representation by determining how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as the redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils, and voting districts; and

WHEREAS, the 2010 Census creates jobs that stimulate economic growth and increase employment opportunities in our community and information collected by the census is protected by law and remains confidential for seventy-two years; and

WHEREAS, as a 2010 Census partner Ingham County, through its Complete County Committee, strived to support the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and disseminated 2010 Census information to encourage community participation; encouraged people in Ingham County to place an emphasis on the 2010 Census and to participate in events that will raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census to ensure a full and accurate count; and supported census takers as they helped our community complete an accurate count.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby designates April 1, 2010 as Census Day in Ingham County and urges all Ingham County citizens to complete and return their census forms in a timely manner.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board extends its sincere appreciation to members of Ingham County’s Complete Count Committee for their commitment and dedication as they worked diligently to inform the community of the importance of the census and how vital it is for every individual to be counted.

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Copedge, Schor, Celentino, Grebner, McGrain, Vickers

     Nays:  None     Absent:  None          Approved  3/16/10