2019-0173
Title
Proclamation: “The 2020 Census Campaign in St. Charles Parish”
Body
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the U.S. Census Bureau is required by the U.S. Constitution to conduct a count of the population and provides a historic opportunity to help shape the foundation of our society and play an active role in American Society; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish is committed to ensuring that every resident is counted; and,
WHEREAS, Federal and State Funding is allocated to communities, and decisions are made on matters of national and local importance based, in part, on the census; and,
WHEREAS, census data helps determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives and is necessary for an accurate and fair redistricting of state legislative seats, parish and city councils and voting districts; and,
WHEREAS, information from the 2020 Census and American Community Survey are vital tools for economic development and increased employment; and,
WHEREAS, the information collected by the census is confidential and protected by law; and,
WHEREAS, a united voice from business, government, community-based and faith-based organizations, educators, media, and others, will enable the 2020 Census Message to reach more of our citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROMOTE
"THE 2020 CENSUS CAMPAIGN IN ST. CHARLES PARISH"
TO EDUCATE, SUPPORT, AND ENCOURAGE ALL ST. CHARLES PARISH RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2020 CENSUS.
LARRY COCHRAN WENDY BENEDETTO
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
PAUL J. HOGAN, PE WILLIAM BILLY WOODRUFF
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
TERRELL D. WILSON MARILYN B. BELLOCK
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT V
MARY K. CLULEE TRACI A. FLETCHER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VI
DICK GIBBS JULIA FISHER-PERRIER
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VII
CENSUS 2020.PCL