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RESOLUTION NO. 8
SERIES OF l. 999
A RESOL\JTIClN SUPPORTING THE NOMINr.l'ION OF SUNDI FORD
FOR THE 1999 METROPOLITAN MAYORS AND COMMISSIONERS voun . .\WARDS
WHEREAS, the Metrc,politan Mayors an-:! Commissioners Youth Awards are presented each
year to youth from the ages of 13 to 19 who have risen above rersonal difficulties and created
positive changes in their environments; the unsung heroes who have served their communities, their
familie-;, other youth, or themselves in a beneficial and caring way; and
WHEREAS, the City of Englewood wishes to recognize and honor the young people who
mako a difference in our community; and
WHEREAS, Sundi Ford , a student at Englewood High School, has been nominated as a
c:,ndidate for the Metropolitan Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards; and
WHEREAS, Sundi endured a turbulent and violent childhood; and
WHEREAS, Sundi has for years acted as a maternal influence for her brother, making sure he
was fed and attended school; and
WHEREAS, Sundi is independent, and works pan time in order to live on her own without
relying too heavily on her grandparents, all the while maintaining a solid academic courseload; and
WHEREAS, Sundi has focused on positive activities, always making good decisions, and
helping fellow students make good decisions, as well; and
WHEREAS, Sundi demonstrates a maturity well beyond her years, and exudes a sense of
grace, humo r, benevolence, and dignity without a shred of condescension or conceit;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, THAT:
The Englewood City Council wishes to recognize Sundi Ford a; a positive influence in o:.ir
community and to support her nomination for the 1999 Metropolitan Mayors and Commissioners
Youth Awards.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this I" day of February, 19
I, Lour.rishia A. Ellis , City Clerk for the City of Englew
above is a true copy of Resolution No. 8, Series of I 999 .