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RESOLUTION NO . 12
SERIES OF 1998
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION OF VEROIIIIICA I.ARA
FOR THE 1998 METROPOLITAN MAYORS AND COMMISSIONERS YOUTH AWARDS
WHEREAS , the Metropolitan Mayors and Commls.slonmi Youth Awa rds arc presented each year to
youth from the ages or 13 to 19 who have risen abovt: prnanai t1ifllcultics and crcatca posltr~e c:, ,1nges In their
environments: the unsung heroes who have served their communllies , their ramilics. other youth. or themselves
In a beneficial and caring way: and
WHEREAS , the Ci ty or Eni:lewood wishes to recogim and honor the young people who make a
difference In our communl(v: and
WHEREAS , Veronica Lara, a student al Colorado ·-. Fincsl Alternative High Sr.hoof, has been nom inated
as a candidate ro , thr Metropolitan ~rs and Commlssionas Youth Awards ; and
WHE REAS. Veror,lca has undergo ne grea t personal striie. losing three family members In one year in two
separate tragic accidents . on,: or which also seriously Injured her brother : and
WHEREAS . Veronica has risen to the challenge of' being lhrust into a family leadership posit io n,
providing strength and support to her mother and the rest of !ht family: and
WHEREAS . Veronica also p1c.vides support to her ~'by helping to manage her family 's business
since her father's death : and
WHEREAS . Veronica continues to demonstrate cOlllll1im.::,ent and rocus towards her educational
objectives: she is concurrently enrolled in the AVS Cosmctologi'rogram while attend ing classes at Colorado 's
Finest Aiternative Hi gh School; and
WHEREAS , Veronica manages her many responsibilities .ind remains committed to her family. her
education. and her ruture ;
NOW . THEREFORE . BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY CO UNCI L OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD ,
COLORADO . THAT :
The Engl ewoo d City Council wishes to recognize Veron ica Lara :as a positive Influence in our community and to
support her nomin;;tio n ror the 199 8 Metro politan Mayors and' Commissioners Youth Awards.
ADO PTED AND APP ROVED thi s 2'' day or February . 1998 .
I, Loucrish ,a A. Ellis, Ci~ Clerk for the City or Englewood , Colorado , hereby certify the above Is
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Loucrishla A. Ellis
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