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