Proclamation

Whereas, an accurate census count is vital to our community and residents’ well being by helping planners determine where to locate schools, day-care centers, roads and public transportation, hospitals and other facilities and is used to make decisions concerning business growth and housing need; and,

Whereas, more than $300 billion per year in federal funding is allocated to states and communities based on census data; and

Whereas, census data ensures fair Congressional representation by determining how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as the redistricting of state legislatures, county and city council and voting districts; and

Whereas, the 2010 Census creates jobs that stimulate economic growth and increase employment growth and increase employment opportunities in our community.

Now, therefore, let it be known that:

I, Buddy Norville, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Munday, Texas, do hereby proclaim that the City of Munday, Texas is committed to partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to help ensure a full and accurate count in 2010 and encourage all citizens to participate in the 2010 Census count.

In testimony whereof, witness my hand and Seal of the City of Munday, Texas this the 14th day of July, 2009

Buddy Norville, Mayor