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RESOLUTION NO. Q�A(l+ykl�kfl
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE WEEK OF JANUARY 31, 2000 TO
FEBRUARY 7, 2000 AS VOTER REGISTRATION WEEK IN THE CITY OF
BURLINGAME
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of BURL I NGAME , Countyof San
Mateo, State of California; that
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to have every eligible citizen
registered to vote; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that maintaining voter registration at the
highest possible level, strengthens democracy; and
WHEREAS, the first step to become an eligible voter in the County of San
Mateo is to complete a Voter Registration Form available in the City Clerk's Office,
Department of Motor Vehicles, U.S. Post Office, and Public Libraries; and
WHEREAS, voter registration will lead to education about our democratic form
of government; and
WHEREAS, voter registration empowers citizens to vote thus providing an
opportunity to help create a community that is fair for all people regardless or race, color,
creed, or religion; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has declared January 31, 2000 to February 7,
2000 as Voter Registration Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of BURL I NGAME , to declare January 31, 2000 to February 7, 2000 Voter
Registration Week on this 19thiay of January 2000 in the County of San Mateo.
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CITY CLERK