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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-94 C1ty Of Edina
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL CIVICS AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, a solid education in civics is a necessity for Minnesotans to understand their role and participate
fully in local government; and
WHEREAS, the Edina Public Schools is now participating in Kids Voting, a statewide initiative that seeks to
teach children their role in our democracy through a comprehensive civics education, along with an
opportunity to practice their civics skills by participating with their parents in the upcoming election; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota City/County Management Association (MCMA), a non-partisan, professional
organization of local government managers and assistants has developed, through its Educational Initiatives
Committee, a comprehensive curricula for all grade levels, including meaningful exercises that focus on the
structure and services of local governments while challenging them to step into the shoes of local
government elected officials and staff to respond to real-life issues facing our communities; and
WHEREAS, children and adults alike, along with teachers, have been excited and engaged by civics
education; and
' WHEREAS, former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has noted recently that"it is the citizens of
• this nation who must preserve democracy", as part of her work with the National School Boards Association.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota that September
be recognized as National Civics Awareness Month in Edina.
Approved this 16th day of September 2008.
Attest:
Debra A. Mangen, Ci Jerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached
and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of September 16,
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2008 and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this 16th day of September, 2008.
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