HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 15,557RESOLUTION NO. 15,557
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
IN SUPPORT OF "YOU'VE GOT 'INN, POWER. REGIS'1I.'R AND VOTE" WEER
WHEREAS, one of the greatest challenges facing our society is to
impart to our young people an appreciation for our democratic system of
government, and;
WHEREAS, voting is the most meaningful form of popular participation
in government's decision -making process and the foundation upon which
democracy rests, and;
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 state, local and national levels of government, and;
WBEMEAS, Secretary of State March Fong Eu and Superintendant of
Public Instruction Bill Honig are sponsoring "YOU'VE GOT THE POWER. REGISTER
AND VOTE" week in California's schools during the week of April 18-22, and;
WHEREAS, "YOU'VE GOT THE POWER. REGISTER AND VOTE" week will include
activities to encourage students at all grade levels to discuss our democratic
system and to participate 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 their teachers, friends and family members to vote.
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;
WHEREAS, Voter turnout of 18-20 year olds is the lowest of any age
group, and;
WHEREAS, "YOU'VE GOT THE POWER. REGISTER AND VOTE" week will involve
teachers, parents, and students of all grade levels in activities to encourage
understanding and appreciation of the underlying ideals and principles of a
free and democratic society;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
National City, that the week of April 18-22 be designated as "YOU'VE GOT THE
POWER. REGIS'M( AND VOTE" week in California's schools.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of National
City endorses "YOU'VE GOT THE POWER. REGISI R AND VOTE" week and encourages
all school officials, election officials, parents, teachers and students to
participate in "YOU'VE GOT THE POWER. REGISTER AND VOTE" activities.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 15th day of March 1988.
21r0-75.t to
George ill Waters, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ion Campbell, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III - City Attorney