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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-328-05.29.1990 tC < 'w co RESOLUTION NO. 1990-328 '7 n-- H `l N t;' ›+ t7 o rj < 0 x A RESOLUTION BY CITIZENS FOR YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT cv cv • o trtw (CYA) TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE A COMMUNITY H ~ ATMOSPHERE WHICH SUPPORTS A DESIRE IN OUR YOUTH TO h SEEK A DRUG AND CRIME-FREE LIFESTYLE. H 'otYn O '.'7 CJ o ' ` WHEREAS, this community has sought effective means in • addressing problems besetting youth, Citizens for Youth H Achievement (CYA) have united as citizens to strive towards the goals of utilizing the efficient allocation of community o resources, representing the needs of youth, and coordinating community efforts towards the prevention of the destructive '� factors which affect our youth at risk. C• o r v\ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA: • ,3' ; 1) Whereas, Citizens for Youth Achievement (CYA) are -a ^1 a voluntary citizens� o � � group which desires to ~7 establish an environment for our youth to develop w H tTi a drug and crime-free lifestyle in Black Hawk n s County. H E-1 2) Whereas, Citizens for Youth Achievement (CYA) 'Zlbelieve powerful interventions for our youth must 51 o involve the efficient coordination of community EH E+ resources. Er 3 ) Whereas, Citizens for Youth Achievement (CYA) recognize that youth ma y respond best to positive prevention and advocacy. 4 ) Whereas, Citizens for Youth Achievement (CYA) believe an effective intervention must have a firm foundation in the needs of our youth, such as, but not solely limited to: employment, school achievement, family involvement, spirituality, and community involvement. 5) Whereas, Citizens for Youth Achievement (CYA) are proposing a multidimentional approach which will utilize all of the existing community resources in a unified manner. 6) Whereas, Citizens for Youth Achievement (CYA) are proposing an ombudsman (youth advocate) who will act as a catalyst in initiating, supporting, coordinating, and mobilizing community efforts directed at promoting positive youth behaviors. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA, will hereby recognize and support this coordinated citizen effort. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 29th day of May, 1990 . y ,;c-, "y L`Y_(,-[ <i',i r4 FRI, ,{..4f Bernard L. Minley, Mayor ATTEST: //2 ."--) P.c1.4/ ger, Cit leek/Auditor tf