File #: RES 16-031    Version: 1 Name: Welcome America
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/8/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/23/2016 Final action: 8/23/2016
Title: Consider a resolution to approve the submission of a membership application to Welcoming America
Attachments: 1. Resolution (staff approved), 2. Signed Resolution

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Consider a resolution to approve the submission of a membership application to Welcoming America

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Presented By:  Faith in Action members

 

Recommendation and Review

Faith in Action will present to Council its request that the City consider membership in Welcoming America, a national organization with a focus on helping immigrants become fully integrated into their communities.  The attached resolution, prepared by City staff and based on a draft provided by Faith in Action, authorizes application for membership in Welcoming America and designating a city staff person as the city key contact for Welcoming America upon membership acceptance.