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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-299
RESOLUTION OF COMMITMENT BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES EFFORTS IN 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 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 education 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 every day 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 THAT THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO 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 MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO 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 MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO will begin demonstrating this
commitment by holding a meeting with community leaders on September 28, 2004; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO 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
2004-299
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RESOLUTION OF COMMITMENT BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES EFFORTS IN RESURRECTING THE AMERICAN DREAM
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO join the National League of Cities in
calling for a national domestic agenda in 2005 that (1) supports families and childrens' needs
especially through schools that work for every child and affordable health 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 (4)
supports all governments working together to better serve Americans.
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2004-299
RESOLUTION OF COMMITMENT BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES EFFORTS IN RESURRECTING THE AMERCIAN DREAM
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor
and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a ] t. reg meeting thereof, held on the
20th day of September, 2004, by the following vote, to wit:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
ESTRADA x
LIEN-LONGVILLE x
MCGINNIS x
DERRY x
KELLEY x
JOHNSON x
MCCAMMACK x
City Clerk
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this J �,"(, day of September,
2004. n i
Approved as to
Form and legal content:
JAMES F. PENMAN,
City Attorney
M
Valles, Mayor
San Bernardino