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RESOLtrflON NO. 11
SERIES OF 1999
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION OF TAUNYA MARQUEZ
FOR THE 1999 METROPOLITAN MAYOP S AND COMt.USSIONERS YOUTH AW ARDS
WHERF.AS, the Metropolitan Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards ;ire presented each
year to youth from the ages of 13 to 19 who hav, risen above personal difficulties and created
positive changes in their env;ronment.s; the unsung heroes who ~ave served their communities, their
families, other youth, or themselves in a beneficial and caring way; and
WHEREAS , the Oty of Engiewoo1 wishes to recognize and honor the young people who
make a difference in ou r community; a.rid
WHEREAS, Taunya Marquee, a student at Colorado's Finest Alternative High School, has
been nominated as a candidate for the Metropolitan Mayor.; and Commissioners Youth Awards; and
WHEREAS, Taunya left home at an early age to escape a difficult and abusive family
situation; and
WP.EREA.~. Taunya is an ;nsulin-dependent diabetic who works full time in addition to
attending evening classes; and
WHEREAS, Taunya hss made a huge educational commitment and is committed to others,
as well, planning for a career in health care; and
WHEREAS , Taunya has used her knowledge of first aid to help save her father's life after he
was involved in an auto accident, and to help save th,· life cf a shopper at King Soopers by
performing first aid: and
WHEREAS. Taunya is admired ,nd respected by school staff and peers alike, and serves as a
shining example of a strong, carin~ young adult;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE •• :' .ESOL VED BY 1HF. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
r:NGLEWOOU, COLORADO, THAT:
l'he Englewood City Council wishes to recogni ze Ta~nya Marquez as a positive inAuence in our
community and to suppon her nomination for the 1999 Mcuopolitan Mayors and Commissione,·s
Youth A"ards.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this l " day of February, 1999
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I, Loucrishia A Ellis, City Clerk for the City of Englewood
above i, a true copy of Resolution o. 11 , Series of 1999 .