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2010 <br />LEE COUNTY <br />© O FOCI (3 a al • 60 C <br />Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow <br />RESOLUTION BY THE LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />DECLARATION OF APRIL 1, 2010 AS LEE COUNTY CENSUS DAY <br />WHEREAS, the United States conducts a complete count of its residents every ten years through a <br />Census and the 2010 Census forms will be arriving by mail to all addresses in March; and <br />WHEREAS, having a complete count of every man, woman and child in Lee County is vital, because <br />millions of dollars are distributed to the county, its schools and its towns based on Census counts; and <br />WHEREAS, just one uncounted person could mean the loss of thousands of dollars over ten years; and <br />WHEREAS, participation in the Census is also vital because election districts for federal, state and <br />local offices are required by law to be redrawn based o the results of the 2010 Census; and <br />WHEREAS, those who are not counted in the 2010 Census will be under - represented in election <br />districts because they will not be included in election district maps; and <br />WHEREAS, businesses, nonprofits and many other groups also depend on accurate Census counts of <br />residents to make decisions about products, locations and services; and <br />• WHEREAS, residents can complete and return the forms without fear that the information they provide <br />will be used against them for any reason, because federal law provides a $250,000 fine and up to five <br />years in prison for any Census staff member violating confidentiality of information; and <br />WHEREAS, residents can protect the privacy of their residences and farms by returning the Census <br />questionnaires in postage -paid envelopes by April 1, 2010, which prevents a Census worker from <br />having to visit residences to collect household information; and <br />WHEREAS, the 2010 questionnaire is shorter than ever and only takes approximately ten minutes to <br />complete. <br />THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lee County Board of Commissioners declares April 1, 2010, <br />as Census Day in Lee County and urges all residents to immediately complete and return their forms, <br />because doing so enhances revenues and ensures electoral representation of all residents. <br />Adopted this 15 day of March 2010. <br />A EST: <br />Gaynel . Lee, Clerk <br />Richard B. Hayes, Chairman <br />Lee County Board of Commissioners <br />• <br />