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Resolution 1250RESOLUTION OF THE. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL - IN SUPPORT OF EDMONDS SENIOR CENTER'S CREATIVE TRANSITIONS PROGRAM. Whereas, the Washington State unemployment rate for seniors 54 and older is estimated to be above 14%;;and Whereas, there are an estimated 15,000 unemployed seniors in South Snohomish County, and Whereas, the Edmonds Senior Center is developing a program called Creative Transitions to work with local businesses to assist in employing our unemployed seniors, and Whereas, The Edmonds Senior Center and the City of Edmonds are strong partners in helping and advocating for our senior population, and Whereas, coordinated efforts by communities are greatly needed to help reduce unemployment, revitalize our economy, and provide a positive economic impact in return, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Edmonds City Council endorses the Creative Transitions program of the Edmonds Senior Center. RESOLVED this 3rd day of May, 2011. APPROVED: C MAYOR, MIKE COOPER ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: (_ ITY CLERK,-SANDRA S. CHASE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 04-29-2011 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 05-03-2011 RESOLUTION NO.<1250