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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2001-169
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF STATE LEGISLATION
RELATING TO A HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM FOR ALASKA
HISTORY
WHEREAS, House Bill No 171 was introduced in the 22nd legislature to develop an Alaska
history education curriculum and require that students complete the curriculum as a requirement for
high school graduation; and
WHEREAS, an education rich in history and government is vital to the development of a
representative democracy and a civil society, and knowledge of a person's own state history and
government is fundamental to informed and effective participation in state and local affairs; and
WHEREAS, an educated Alaska populace with a full appreciation for the history of Alaska
will make better decisions for the good of all Alaska citizens, both rural and urban; and
WHEREAS, Alaska schools are positioned to transmit knowledge of Alaska history to the
majority of people who will inhabit Alaska in coming generations; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission recommended this resolution
to the City Council for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council supports the adoption of State legislation which provides
for the development of a standards-based Alaska history education curriculum within grades 9
through 12, requires that students complete the curriculum as a requirement for high school
graduation, and provides the Alaska school districts with the instructional and financial support
needed to put an Alaska history curriculum in place.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 10th
day of December, 2001.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2001-169
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Edgar Blatchford, Mayor
AYES: Blatchford, Brossow, Branson, Calhoon, Clark, OIT, Shafer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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