02/21/2000 Resolutions 2000-51
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2000-51
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2000, the eighth annual "Get Hooked on Fishing! Not Drugs
or Alcohol! !", youth fishing derby will be held at the Nebraska Veterans Home Lake in Grand Island;
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WHEREAS, the goal of this event is to increase public awareness of fishing, to
encourage youth to experience the sport first hand, and to advocate an alternative activity to drugs
and alcohol; and
WHEREAS, it is hoped that prizes can be awarded to each child registered for the
fishing derby; and
WHEREAS, monetary donations for such prizes are needed; and
WHEREAS, it has been suggested that a letter be sent by Mayor Gnadt in support of
this event and to solicit donations for prizes for the individuals registered for the event; and
WHEREAS, it is further suggested that City funds be expended for printing expenses
and for the purchase of prizes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The City of Grand Island supports the Fishing Derby to be held on June 24, 2000 at the
Nebraska Veterans Home Lake in Grand Island.
2. That Mayor Gnadt is hereby authorized to send out on City stationery, a letter to solicit
donations for such event.
3. That City funds be expended for printing expenses and for the cost of prizes for such
event.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on February 21,2000.
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February 21, 2000 ... City Attorney