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RESOLUllON NO. 15
SERIES OF 1999
A RESOLIJllON SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION OF. SHELLEY WILLINGHAM
FOR THE 1999 METROPOLITAN MAYORS AND COMMISSIONERS YOUTH AWARDS
WHER.EA.5 , the Metropolitan Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards are presented each
yur to youth from the ages of 13 to 19 who have ri sen above personal difficulties and created
positive changes in their environments; the unsung heroes who have served their communities, their
families, 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
make a difference in our community; and
WHEREAS , Shelley Willingham, a student at Colorado's Finest Alternative High School , has
been nominated as a candidate for the Metropolit an Mayors and Commissioner, Youth Awards ; and
WHEREAS , Shelley has overcome a phys ical condition, has endured surgery , and still
continues to actively panicipate in school and the community; and
WHERF.AS, Shelley give s generously of her time to a {lumber of wonhwhi,e causes, including
Neighborhood Watch , the Christmas CrJSade fo1 Children, and working with Englewood's
Depanment of Safety Sen•ices to help with bicycle and traffic safety training for children; and
WHEREAS, Shelley's whirlwind schedule includes going to Cosmetology school in the
morning, working in the afternoon, and attending night dasses Colorado's Finest Alternative High
School ; and
• WHEREAS , Shelley goes out of her way to devote time to others , in spite of her busy
schedule ; and
WHEREAS , Shelley is an outstanding young citizen who serves as a model for others;
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED B'{ THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO , THAT:
The Englewood City Council wishes to recognize Shelley Willingham as a positive influence in our
community and to support her nomination for the 1999 Metropolitan Mayors and Commissioners
Youth Awards .
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this I" d ay of February,
I. Loucrishia A. Elli s , City Clerk for the City of En e
above is a true copy of Resolution No . 15 , Series of I 999.
, Colorado, here by cenify the
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