HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 Resolution No. 008-A ltESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION OF AMBERS. DOWER FOR THE 1996
-METROPOLITAN MAYORS ANO COMMISSIONERS YOUTH AWARD .
WHEREAS. the Mclropollran Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards arc presented each year 10
youth From lhc ages or I 3 10 19 whr, have risen 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 benctlcial and caring way: and
WHEREAS . the City or Englewood wishes to recognize and hoMr the you,g people who make a
difference in our community; and
WHEREAS. Amber S. Dower , a senior at Colorado's Finest Allcrnatlvc High School. has been
nominated as a candidate for the Metropolitan Mayors and Commissioners Youth Aw.i~~; and
WHEREAS . Amber overcame obstacles and discouragement In previous schools. ~nd sought out an
educational environment that was more constructive and better met her needs; and
WHEREAS , Amber became Involved last spring in a project called "Trees for Mothe r Earth.· and worked
with others lo plant several hundred Fruit trees on the Navajo reservation In Chinlc, Arizona , where she Jlso
investigated her own Navajo hcriragc and discovered extended family members; ind
WHEREAS . Amber Is an active leader and role model. raking advantage or educational opportunit ies
offe re d by her school and supporting many environmental and animal rights organizations ; and
A WHEREAS. Amber places great importance on her education, working Quickly to pass all her W comp<'tcncy tests . raking college courses while still in high school , and planning lo attend college in the fall: and
WHEREAS . Amber's determination and perseverance arc lo be commended and assure her a positive ,
succcssfol Future ;
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD ,
COLORADO . THAT:
The Englewood City Coun cil wishes to recognize Amber Dower and to support her nomina tio n fo r th e , 9%
Metro politan May ors and Commissioners Youth Award .
ADOPTED ANO APPROVED this Sth day or February. 1996.
Loucris hiJ A. fllis, City Clerk
-I. Loucrisaia A. Ellis. City Cle rk for the City or Englewood. Colo ra o. hereby certl[y the above is a true
copy of Resolution No. 8, Series or 1996. '& « {Af.,
Loucris hia A. Ellis