HomeMy WebLinkAbout3112 RESOLUTION NO. 3 l ! �-
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City
of Bremerton, Washington, declaring the City's support of
Kids at Hope.
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WHEREAS, Kids at Hope is a national initiative committed to the success of all
children, without exception, and
WHEREAS, Kids at Hope is committed to reversing the stigma, abuse and
inherent harmful self fulfilling prophecy associated with the expression, youth at risk, and
WHEREAS, Kids at Hope advances a research developed cultural framework
which demonstrates that all children can succeed, without exception when children are
surrounded by adults who believe they can succeed; when children benefit from meaningful and
sustainable relationships with caring adults; and when children learn to articulate their future at
life's four major destinations: home and family, education and career; community and services;
and hobbies and recreation, and
WHEREAS, Kids at Hope promotes the practice of treasure hunting to ensure all
children's talents, intelligence and positive traits are discovered, and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the importance of celebrating and supporting
the value of all its children and is proud and honored to be recognized as a Kids at Hope City;
NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTIDN 1. That the City agrees with and supports Kids at Hope and publicly
proclaims that "a11 children are capable of success, no exceptions and further encourages others
to learn about and support the Kids at Hope initiative.
SECTION2. Severabilitv. If any one or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this Resolution aze held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force
'� immediately upon its passage.
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� PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington this ��
day of � � � , 2010.
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NI WOFFO , Counci resident
APPR TO FORM: TTEST:
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R ER A. BOVICH, City Attorney CAROL TGE , City erk
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