HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-109 October Kids Voting Month RESOLUTION NO. 2008-109
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RECOGNIZING KIDS VOTING EDINA PROGRAM
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City of Edina
WHEREAS, a solid education in civics is a necessity for children to understand their role and
participate fully in local government as adults; 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, Kids Voting is a unique program developed by two businessmen on a trip to Costa Rica in
1988 after they discovered that voter turnout in Costa Rica was routinely between 80 and 90 percent
of the eligible voters in the country, a success rate largely attributed to adults bringing their children to
the polls with them on election day; and
WHEREAS, since 1994 over 200,000 kids have participated in elections through Kids Voting
Minnesota; and,
WHEREAS, The National Kids Voting Program has developed a strong curriculum that meets state
standards in social studies; and,
• WHEREAS, many local businesses, educational partners, and volunteer organizations are supporting
this important effort;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota that
October be recognized as Kids Voting Edina Month.
Approved this 21 st day of October 2008.
Attest:
Debra A. Mangen, City Clr James B. Ho an �ayor
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 October 21, 2008 and as
recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this 21"day of October, 2008,
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