Resolution - 16-09 - Teen Homelessness Awareness MonthCITY OF SPRING PARK
SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA
• RESOLUTION 16-09
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2016 AS TEEN
HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, The City of Spring Park 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
0 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; and
WHEREAS, The state competition is April 9, 2016 in Lino Lakes, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, The students have asked the City of Spring Park to help them in their awareness campaign by
proclaiming the month of April as "Teen Homeless Awareness" month in the City of Spring Park; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Spring Park declares April 2016 as Teen
Homelessness Awareness Month.
Adopted by the City Council of Spring Park, Minnesota at a regular meeting held this 7t' day of March, 2016.
ATTEST:
Bruce Williamson, Mayor
Wendy Lewin, City Clerk
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