2012-001 RES SUPPORT CHISUM ISD "TOGETHER WE CAN" PROJECTRESOLUTION NO. 2012-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; IN
SUPPORT OF THE CHISUM ISD PROJECT "TOGETHER WE CAN"; MAKING
OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Paris acknowledges the importance of working together with
local school districts to provide a safe environment for area youth; and,
WHEREAS, the Chisum Independent School District has initiated a community
support program called "Together We Can" and they have asked other governmental
bodies to voice support for the program; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Paris realizes that it takes everyone working together to
create an environment and community where people can feel safe; and
WHEREAS, the City of Paris supports "Together We Can," a project that pulls all
community resources together to create a safe and enjoyable community for everyone.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in
all things approved.
Section 2. The City of Paris, Texas resolves to work together with area school
districts, law enforcement, churches, parents, students, teachers, and other community
organizations to support "Together We Can" to eliminate the use of alcohol and illegal
drugs by minors and to stop bullying, harassment, or violence of any kind, and to provide a
safe and enjoyable environment for everyone in our community.
Section 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of January, 2012.
ATTEST:
ice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent McI yar, City Attorney