CC Resolution No. 10-230 Designating a Poet Laureate RESOLUTION NO. 10 -230
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
DESIGNATING A CUPERTINO POET LAUREATE
WHEREAS, the study of literature forms a vital pan of our shared and diverse culture;
and
WHEREAS, poetry expresses personal and public sto ies in an art form accessible to all;
and
WHEREAS, poetry forms an important part of our citizen's education about culture and
history; and
WHEREAS, studies have shown that children who read poetry show improvements in
vocabulary, critical analytical skills, and reading comprehension; and
WHEREAS, reading and writing poetry give children and adults an outlet for their
feelings, experiences, and questions about their world; and
WHEREAS, California was the first state to appoint a poet laureate and many
communities in California have successfully appointed poets laureate; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the "Poet Laureate" is hereby established
in the Cupertino
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Cupertino Poet Laureate Select Committee shall
oversee the selection and administration of the Poet Laureate program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 21 day of December 2010 by the following votes:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES: Wong, Santoro, Chang, Mahoney, Wang
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Mayor, City of Cupertino
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