Resolution No. 15-20 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 15-,20
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PRESIDENTIAL YOUTH
ADVISORY COUNCIL.
WHEREAS,the Tigard Youth Advisory Council has been re-formed in 2015 and its members have provided
valuable insight to policymakers in the City of Tigard;and
WHEREAS,the Millennial Generation has proven that the ideas of young people can change the world;and
WHEREAS,the views of youth should be included with a seat at the table of the federal policymaking process,
with the lack of youth perspectives on federal advisory committees contributing to ineffective
policy outcomes and dissuading young Americans from being civically engaged;and
WHEREAS,the federal government needs a new,additional source of common-sense,innovative ideas;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The Tigard City Council supports the establishment of a national Presidential Youth Council.
SECTION 2: The Tigard City Council supports a Presidential Youth Council comprised of young Americans
ages 16-24 to advise the President and Congress on youth perspectives, the design and
implementation of youth policies, and allow young people to provide solutions on the most
pressing issues facing the future of our country.
SECTION 3: The Tigard City Council recommends that the Presidential Youth Council undertake activities to
solicit the unique views and perspectives of young people,and bring those perspectives to the
executive and legislative branches of the federal government.
SECTION 4: The Tigard City Council supports our U.S. Congressional delegation to co-sponsor and support
HJR 68,the resolution calling for the creation of a Presidential Youth CounciL
SECTION 5: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This day of /W 4 L. 2015.
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Mayoo City of Tigard
ATTEST:
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City Recorder City of Tigard
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