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RESOLUTION NO.2005- 06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
SUPPORTING THE 2005-2006 CDBG GRANT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
INe.
WHEREAS, Neighborhood Center Inc. strives to provide a family oriented program,
which provides services in the form of after-school care, summer care, and family referral
services to low and moderate-income families.
WHEREAS, Neighborhood Center Inc. provides children with positive experiences that
they need and deserve. Regardless of gender, ethnic heritage, economic situation or
geographic location, these assets both promote positive behaviors and attitudes and help
protect young people from many different problem behaviors.
WHEREAS, Neighborhood Center Inc.emphasizes Asset Building Activities, which are
40 qualities that students need in order to be successful in life.
WHEREAS, Neighborhood Center Inc.after-school students have a safe and enriching
environment.
WHEREAS, the CDBG Funds provide academic assistance, enrichment activities,
prevention units, recreational and social opportunities, and strong family involvement.
WHEREAS, CDBG Funds have allowed certified art and music teachers to provide
excellent creative activities that these children would otherwise not have because of the
cost of their parents.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of La Porte, Supports Texas
Neighborhood Centers Inc. receiving the 2005/2006 CDBG Grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED, by the CITY COUNCIL on this, the 11 th day of April 2005.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
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Alton Porter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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MartHa Gillett, City Secretary
APPROVED:
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Knox Askins, City Attorney ?/~ T. ~
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