HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 Resolution No. 037RESOLUTION NO . 37
SERIES OF 199 7
• A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NO 11 :TION OF JENNIFER M. THOMPSON FOR THE 199 7
METROPOLITAN MAYORS ANO COM MISSfONERS YOUTH AWARDS
WHEREAS. the Metropolitan Mayors ;,:id CommisslJners Youth Awards arc presented each year to
youth from the ages of I 3 to 19 who have rise abo,-r personal difficulties and created positive changes In their
environments: the unsung heroes who have ~f'loed their commun ities. their families. other youth. or themselves
in a benenclal and caring way: and
WHEREAS. the City of Engl ewood 11ish15 to recognize and honor the young peopl e who make ~
differenc e in our community: and
WHEREAS. lennifer Th ompson. a st 11de11 at Co lorado"s Fines t Alternative High School . has been
nominated as a candid ate for the Metropo litan !aye~ and Comm issioners Youth Awards: and
WHEREAS. Jenn ifer became a mother al! a young age. and has risen t~ th e challenges of motherhood.
serv ing as a role model and inspiration to others : and
WHERE.a\S. has exhibited a strong comc:utment to creating a positive future for herself and her daughter ,
stayi ng in school while maintaining a job and r.ising her little girl : and
WHEREAS, Jennifer plans to graduate b>m Colo rado ·, Finest Al terna tive High School in May and is
already enrolled in c0llcgc fo, the fall: and
• WHEREAS, lennifer serves as a ro le moo!lel for all studen ts . especially other teen mo ms: and
WHEREAS. Jennifer volunteers her effo ..-..s as a "Big Sister· at Hay Elementary School. providing a
positive influence on the students there: and
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WHEREAS , lennifer has risen to the ch3llenges in her life and has worked diligent\)' to ensure her
posit ive future, serving as an inspi,ation to her pee rs . ,eac hers. and her community :
NOW, THERErORE. BE IT RESOL \'E D BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD.
COLO RADO , THAT :
The Engl ewood City Co~n cil wishes to rec o~r!' len •fer Th ompson as a positive influence in our community
and to support her nomination for the 1997 ~le:.ropofi tJ n Ma_vors and Comm issioner s Youth Awards.
ADOPTED AND APPRO VED this I 8tr dav o' Februal). 199 7 .
I. Loucrishia A.
copy of Resolution I-Jo.