Resolution No. 04-69 CITY OF TIGARD,OREGON
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A RESOLUTION OF COMMITMENT TO RESURRECTING THE AMERICAN DREAM
WHEREAS,the American dream is rooted in principles of fairness,opportunity and a chance to succeed;
and
WHEREAS,growing divisions between rich and poor,haves and have-nots,and people of color and whites
stand in the way of the success of all American communities today;and
WHEREAS,too many people in America's cities and towns no longer have access to what most of us take
for granted,-a safe and affordable place to live,the opportunity to support themselves adequately through
work,and the ability to help their children take the next step up the ladder;and
WHEREAS,recent studies and polls show that the economic gaps are getting wider,more and more young
people are being left behind because of unequal educational opportunities and limited job opportunities,and
countless workers do not have the needed skills to take advantage of new jobs;and
WHEREAS,the leaders of America's cities and towns face the challenges and costs of these divides and
disparities everyday by trying to meet growing needs for an affordable home,a good education,access to
basic medical care,and much more;and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities believes that government at all levels has a fundamental
responsibility to address the growing disparities by developing policies and programs that will give every
American an equal chance to achieve the American dream.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that: the City of Tigard join the
National League of Cities in calling for a national commitment to ensure access to the American dream;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tigard City Council are committed to do our part at the local and
regional level to maximize access to affordable housing,strengthen public education,create opportunities to
develop marketable job skills,and build an inclusive community;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tigard City Council call on all 2004 candidates for public office to
speak directly to the issues of divides and disparities in America and specify what they are willing to do to
put the American dream within reach for all families;and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tigard City Council join the National League of Cities in calling
j for a national domestic agenda in 2005 that;
(1)supports families and children,especially through schools that work for every child and
affordable heath care,
(2)puts affordable housing and homeownership within reach for every American,
(3)grows our local economies to increase jobs and opportunities to learn new skills to match job
openings,and
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(4)supports all governments working together to better serve Americans.
PASSED: This ✓ � day of 2004.
This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
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Mayor- ty of Tigard
ATTEST:
uty City Recorder-City of Tigard
Ane McGarvin
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