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RESOLUTION NO. 297
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON,
RECOGNIZING FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2003 AS
NATIONAL SMALL CITIES AND TOWNS DAY
Whereas, small cities and towns under 50,000 population constitute the vast majority of
municipalities across the United States: and
Whereas, small cities and towns provide opportunities which allow millions of people across
America to lead better lives,. and
invest in their communities through the provision of services
Whereas, small cities and towns
and programs which improve the quality of life for all citizens, and
in investing in small cities and towns, and must
Whereas, the federal government is a partner
also be encouraged to continue to support programs and legislation to strengthen communities;
and
Whereas, organizations, businesses, and citizens are partners in investing in small cities and
towns, and must be encouraged to continue to support efforl:s that make their communities
better places in which to live: and
Whereas, during these challenging economic times, the need for a renewed intergovernmental
partnership to support essential public services is more important than eve, and
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Wheeas, the
Cities Council of the
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as National Smalll Cities and Towns Day and
National League of Cities
and
Whereas, the Small Cities Council of the National League of Cities has challenged all cities,
towns, and villages across America to proclaim June 20, 2003.. as National Small Cities and
Towns Day, and to conduct activities — such as news conferences, public service
announcements, and events in local schools and community centers — on that day which
highlight the different ways in which the federal government, state governments, organizations..
businesses, and citizens partner with small cities and towns to invest in their communities and
better the lives of all citizens,
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Medina. Washington
that Friday. June 20, 2003is hereby proclaimed as National Small Cities and Towns Day. and
encourages President Bush, Congress, state governments, organizations, businesses.. and all
citizens to recognize this event, and to work together on this day and throughout the year to
invest in small cities and towns to better the lives of all citizens.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA,
WASHINGTON ON
THIS 9th DAY OF JUNE, 2003 AND SIGNED IN AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE THE
9th DAY OF JUNE, 2003.
Daniel Becker, Mayor
06'0 1 '2003
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