HomeMy WebLinkAbout3110 RESOLUTION NO. 3110
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, supporting the Frances Haddon Morgan
Center and asking the State of Washington to continue providing
the necessary funding to operate the Frances Haddon Morgan
Center.
WHEREAS, the Frances Haddon Morgan Center (FHMC) has been providing
necessary services in the City of Bremerton to severely disabled children and adults and their
families since 1972; and
WHEREAS, FHMC's services provide a safe and stable environment for the
people FHMC assists; and
WHEREAS, FHMC is an integral part of the Bremerton Community and has
participated in and supported many local community activities and events; and
WHEREAS, Governor Gregoire has proposed to eliminate funding for FHMC;
and
WHEREAS, a loss of funding for FHMC would severely impact some of the City
of Bremerton's most vulnerable residents; and
WHEREAS, Because FHMC currently employs about 150 people, a loss of
funding would negatively impact the local economy as well; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council of the City of Bremerton hereby supports the Frances Haddon
Morgan Center and asks the State of Washington to renew the existing funding necessary for the
Frances Haddon Morgan Center to continue providing its essential services.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington this
day of , 2010.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
OGER A. LUBOVICH, Cit - • ey CAROL • GE City C •-rk
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