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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes1983-086 . . . . . CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 83-86 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, IN SUPPORT OF THE STATE COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Alaska will soon be presenting his recommendations for funding levels for the community education programs to the legislature; and WHEREAS, the Department of Education is recommending a $2 Million reduction statewide for community education; and WHEREAS, the community education program provides many ser- vices to rural Alaskans which would not other wise be available to them, including adult education, enrichment for students outside the class- room, and a healthy source of recreation; and WHEREAS, for many Alaskans in rural areas, the community schools program offers one of the few available settings for social contact during Alaska's long winters; and WHEREAS, the community schools program is a mainstay of the community in Seward and its surrounding areas; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The City Council strongly urges the Honorable Bill Sheffield, Governor of the State of Alaska, to recommend to the legisla- ture a budget which will insure funding at 100% of the 1984 level for the community schools program statewide. Governor Cato. Section 2. Sheffield, Copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to Senators Fischer and Gilman, and Representative Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this 28th day of November , 1983. SEWARD, ALASKA -1- . . . e ~ CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 83-86 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Cripps, Gillespie, Hilton, Meehan, Swartz, Williams, Wilson None None None APPROVED AS TO FORM: HUGHES, THORSNESS, GANTZ, POWELL AND BRUNDIN, Attorneys for the City of Seward, Alaska (City Seal) 7~~ Il/ ~ Fred B. Arvidson, City Attorney -2-