HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 Resolution No. 006.. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION OF FELICIA BENAVIDEZ FOR THE 1996
~ METROPOLITAN MAYORS AND COMMISSIONERS YOUTll AWARD.
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards arc presented each year to
youth from the ages of 13 to 19 who have risen above personal difficulties and created positive changes In their
environments: the unsung heroes who have served their commun:tlcs, 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. Felicia Benavidez . a student at Englewood High School . has been nominated as a can~idate
for the Metropolitan Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award: and
WHEREAS. Felicia gives freely or herself and lier time to her fellow students, her school. and her
community: and
WHEREAS, Felicia has made a difference in the academic lives or her fellow students through hrr role as
a peer tutor: and
WHEREAS, Felicia is involved in "True Colors." a multicultural group at Englewood High School that
works toward recognition and appreciation of similarities of ail cultures: and
WHEREAS, Fdic ia prepares [or the future by working part time , and partic ipat:sg in the pre-employment
-training program at the Student Options Transition Program thro ugh the Job Training Partnership Act : and
WHEREAS . Felicia demonstrates leadership and ambition by being actively involved in her classes at
Englewood High School , in many school-related activities. working part-time. and she manages to be successful
in all or these endeavors:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNC IL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD .
COLORADO. THAT :
The Englewood City Council wishes to recognize Felic ia Bcna,;dcz and to suppo rt her nomination
for the 1996 Metropolitan Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award .
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 5t h day of Februa ry. 1996.
u ris hi a A. Elli s. City Cle rk
-I. Loucris hia A. Ellis, City Clerk for the City or Englewood . Co lora
copy of Resolu ti on No . 6. Series or 1996 .