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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NO. 0 5 9 --'
RESOLUTION
DECLARING TEEN HOMELESSNESS MONTH
WHEREAS, the City of Orono recognizes homelessness among young people is a serious
issue; and
WHEREAS, the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute estimates there are over
4,000 homeless youth in the state; and
WHEREAS, Grandview Middle School, seventh grade students Michael Kurtz and Carson
Meritt have chosen to use the topic of "Teen Homelessness" as a project for the 2015-2016
Future Problem Solving International Program in the Community Problem Solving category,
where students identify real problems in their community and implement real solutions; and
WHEREAS, the student's research has shown homeless teens experience higher rates of
depression, drug addiction, low self-esteem, and school drop-out rates; and
WHEREAS, the students hope to raise awareness of Teen Homelessness and raise money
for the Open Hands Foundation, who operates a teen homeless shelter in Chanhassen; and
WHEREAS, the Future Problem Solvers International uses a six -step problem solving
model aligned with National Curriculum Standards, Common Core Standards, and the National
Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Standards.
WHEREAS, the state competition is April 9, 2016 in Lino, Lakes, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the students have asked the City of Orono to help them m their awareness
campaign by proclaiming the month of April as "Teen Homelessness Awareness" month in the City
of Orono; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Orono
declares April 2016 as Teen Homelessness Awareness Month.
Dated: February 22, 2016.
ATTEST:
lane Tiegs, City Cler
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Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor